Sporting marijuana – all part of a healthy cannabis lifestyle

Rebels are going against the tide, and marijuana has always been part of the anti-human movement. But with cannabis now legal in 23 states, that’s changing. Today, marijuana can be part of a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie fitness lifestyle. It’s no longer about hanging out, drinking beer and sugary drinks, watching TV and eating… instead, it’s a fast run, CBD for inflammation, a shot of vaping and a salad before a good night’s sleep!

Scientists discovered in the 1990’s that humans and all vertebrates have a naturally occurring receptor system designed to absorb the active compounds in cannabis and similar compounds that our bodies naturally produce. This is why we get high and why medical marijuana is effective for so many conditions.

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Why even Muscle & Fitness magazine ran an article on the benefits.

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Yale research scientist, professor and technical director Alyssa L. Siefert has written in detail on the topic and shared their enthusiasm with us:

The broad anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis, especially CBD, is of interest to athletes looking to relax and recover quickly, and I hope researchers can focus on beneficial strains and dosages.

Let’s look at some of our research findings that may be of interest to exercise enthusiasts looking to incorporate marijuana into their exercise regimen:

Before we shower you with all the good news, a word of caution for the uninitiated: cannabis use can cause tachycardia, or an increased heart rate. This is a significant problem for cardio enthusiasts, people with heart problems, or those who are already exercising at a very elevated heart rate. Cannabis can also slow down reaction time, so experimenting while playing a contact sport is not recommended.

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Also remember that smoking weed is only one way of ingesting it. Legal states have a variety of edibles, melt strips, tinctures, and more. As mentioned, CBD can give you some of the benefits of cannabis, but it will never get you stoned.

You might just want to do your own research. If so, we recommend trying it out at home first, where you can control your surroundings and feel most secure. Consume a moderate amount of cannabis, get some exercise, and keep notes on your dose, activation time, and experience. That way, you can find your sweet spot before hitting the gym in fresh shape.