CBD as a Post Workout

Benefits of Using CBD Oil as a Post-Workout Supplement

CBD oil is an extract from the cannabis plant. It is one of over 100 cannabinoids that have been found to work in tandem with the body’s endocannabinoid system.  What the heck is the endocannabinoid system? We got you:

It appears the main function of the endocannabinoid system is to maintain bodily homeostasis—biological harmony in response to changes in the environment. 

What this really means is that the endocannabinoid system helps bring you back to normal from stressors in everyday life. You workout out and your body gets all out of wack...the endocannabinoid system brings you back. You have a lot of stress in your life, the endocannabinoid system brings you back...get it?

This is where CBD comes in - it helps enhance, strengthen and utilize the endocannabinoid system. CBD oil is readily absorbed, well-tolerated, and low risk, so a growing number of people are using it with their post-workout for the following reasons...on top of the other incredible benefits.

CBD Oil for Pain and Inflammation

A good workout puts your muscles and joints through a great deal of stress, resulting in inflammation and pain. For most people, this is an unavoidable part of a fit lifestyle; however, by adding CBD oil to your post-workout routine can help reduce inflammation. Help speed up soreness so that you can get back to working those muscles faster. 

Several studies have shown how cannabis is helpful in reducing pain in a variety of long and short-term conditions, some of which may correlate with the pain experienced after a high-intensity workout. Additionally, a 2017 study pointed to cannabis as a viable option in the treatment of joint pain, which is an often overlooked but major aftereffect of strenuous exercise.

CBD Oil for Muscle Recovery

Strenuous workouts cause muscle damage, making your post-workout routine an incredibly important part of your fitness journey.

When the body goes through an intense workout, it produces the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone which means that it reduces protein synthesis and may even prevent the growth of new tissue. After a long or intense workout, a large release of cortisol would inhibit new muscle growth and even increase the amount of fat stored in your body.

 CBD was actually found to interfere with the secretion of cortisol, reducing blood levels significantly. ummm heck yea! Sign me up!! 

How to Take  CBD for Post-Workout Recovery

Before you take CBD just like any other supplement see your doctor and get the ok from your practitioner. You can consume your CDB via drops, vapes, capsules, gummies, and even use them as topical solutions. But we recommend to mix it in with your protein shake to maximize your results from it. 

When it comes to dosing the standard dose is 25mg twice a day however you consume it. Just like any supplement, start small and work your way up after you access tolerance. Leave a comment below to let us know how you like CBD!