{"id":704,"date":"2021-12-27T15:59:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T15:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=704"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:55:44","slug":"why-you-should-consider-adding-cannabis-to-your-fitness-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/why-you-should-consider-adding-cannabis-to-your-fitness-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Consider Adding Cannabis To Your Fitness Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I walk 3 miles every day of my life for both my mental and physical health. I am the first to admit that some days I have to dig very deep to find the motivation to walk. It is days like those where cannabis comes in handy. It makes my walk so much more interesting and takes away my muscle pain. In this article I will discuss the many pros of using cannabis during physical activity as well as a few cons. I will also share some tips on dosing, strains and delivery methods in order to make the most out of using cannabis during your fitness routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018flow state\u201d or being \u201cin the zone\u201d are terms used to describe one\u2019s mental state while performing an activity which is all consuming with the focus entirely on the activity to the exclusion of everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that cannabinoids may regulate neuroplasticity which occurs in the brain when learning and mastering a special skill. The brain goes through structural changes by producing new neuron connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a survey-based study of 600 cannabis users, 21 years of age and above, in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, the following results were collected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2003 study, conducted at Washington University, concluded that exercise activates the ECS in a very similar way to that of cannabis. Runner\u2019s High or Endorphin High is the result of the ECS response to pain reduction during exercise. This is accomplished by way of the production of its own natural cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that CBD reduces inflammation, eases pain and stiffness, and inhibits delayed muscle soreness after workouts. CBD has strong antioxidant properties, even more than vitamin C and vitamin D, which helps control inflammation in athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THC is stored in fat. As your body burns off fat, the stored THC begins to be released into the bloodstream in small amounts. This has the same effect as ingesting small amounts of cannabis. In fact, you may experience a surge of energy when doing a cardio workout up to 28 days after consuming cannabis. THC blood levels have been shown to increase by 15% directly after moderate exercise, but that increase only lasts for 2 hours post workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always start low and slowly increase. If you have never used cannabis while exercising, it is highly recommended that you try different dosages and delivery methods at home before you embark on a grueling workout schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are new to exercising with cannabis, start by going outside where you have fresh air and the space to connect your body and your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cannabis users need to take care about exercising too much and lifting too many weights. This may lead to injury and overuse syndromes. Cannabis may impair one\u2019s athletic performance if the user does not choose the correct strain, dosage and delivery method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to set challenging but attainable goals. Start off with an activity in which you are competent and that you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n marketwatch.com, Cannabis Users Who Mix Weed and Workouts Tend to Exercise More, Nicole Lyn Pesce, May 2, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n leafly.com, Three Things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis and Exercise, Anna Wilcox<\/p>\n\n\n\n drgreenrelief.com, Supercharge Your Workout with Medical Cannabis<\/p>\n\n\n\n ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pub med 28392338<\/p>\n\n\n\n keytocannabis.com, Flow State: Cannabis Helps Athletes Get in The Zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n keytocannabis.com, How To Exercise High: Cannabis Tips For Athletes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I walk 3 miles every day of my life for both my mental and physical health. I am the first to admit that some days I have to dig very deep to find the motivation to walk. It is days like those where cannabis comes in handy. It makes my walk so much more interesting … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReasons To Use Cannabis During Physical Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cannabis usage helps athletes to get into the flow state by doing the following:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CBD and Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
THC and Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the Right Strain for Excercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dosing for Your Routines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Go Outside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Downside of Using Cannabis for Excercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n