Cannabis and Fitness: Fueling Recovery and Performance
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
— Winston Churchill
Cannabis and Fitness: Fueling Recovery and Performance
Cannabis might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of working out—but more and more athletes and active people are adding it to their wellness routines. With the right products, cannabis can support focus, recovery, and pain relief—without slowing you down.
Pre-Workout Benefits
Some users find that a small dose of THC or a CBD-rich product before a workout helps them:
- Get in the zone mentally
- Loosen up tight muscles
- Push through repetitive or endurance training
Strains with uplifting terpenes like limonene or pinene may also support energy and mental clarity.
Post-Workout Recovery
Cannabis is widely used after exercise for its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. CBD and CBG, in particular, may help:
- Reduce muscle soreness
- Ease joint pain
- Calm the nervous system for better rest and recovery
Topicals like balms and roll-ons can provide targeted relief, while tinctures and edibles help relax the whole body.
Is It Right for You?
Everyone’s body reacts differently. Start with low-dose CBD or 1:1 THC:CBD blends and see how you feel. If you’re active and looking for natural support, cannabis might be a great addition to your fitness toolkit.
Try It Yourself!
Check out Sativa Sisters for post-workout CBD topicals, recovery gummies, and energizing hybrid strains. Pair with a CBD cold brew from Amsterdam Coffee Club to refuel and reset.
Next Week: What’s the Deal with THCV? Appetite, Energy, and Focus
Is there really a cannabinoid that can suppress appetite and sharpen your focus? Next week, we’re diving into THCV, the cannabinoid that’s turning heads in both fitness and wellness circles!
