Leading an active lifestyle is vital for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise not only helps maintain a healthy body weight and support overall wellness, but it also releases endorphins that boost mood and reduce stress.
For those new to working out or struggling with aching muscles and joints that make exercise challenging, there are options available to provide relief and support. There are plenty of rewards from the mind-clearing benefits of yoga, to increased endurance from running, to improved strength and muscle recovery from lifting weights. An active lifestyle pays dividends across both physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
Certain supplements like CBD may also help with performance and enhanced recovery when incorporated into your routine. So whether you have specific fitness goals in mind or simply want to reap the general health benefits of greater activity, making movement a regular habit is hugely worthwhile for both body and mind.
More and more athletes and fitness enthusiasts are turning to CBD to optimize performance and accelerate recovery. CBD is being used in a variety of ways to support post-exercise recovery, reduce workout-related fatigue and soreness, and promote better rest - all important factors for achieving peak performance.
CBD is growing in popularity for its potential to support athletes by easing tension in muscles and joints after workouts. CBD may help muscles and connective tissues recover more comfortably after intense activity. It may also reduce the perception of fatigue during your workout regimen. CBD may also combat fatigue by decreasing muscle soreness allowing one to train harder and longer.
CBD has been studied for its potential to influence how the body responds to exercise-induced stress and muscle exertion. This helps muscles recover faster by potentially clearing metabolic waste products like lactic acid. CBD’s calming properties may provide comfort to sore muscles and joints after a workout. Additionally, the relaxed focus provided by CBD may support deeper rest, which plays an important role in overall recovery.
As cannabis laws begin to loosen up, the more research will be able to tell us about this powerful natural remedy. Athletes from weekend warriors to pros can benefit from CBD as part of their training and recovery regimens.
CBD is an abbreviation for Cannabidiol, a naturally occurring molecule found in the cannabis (hemp) plant. It has recently gained popularity for its variety of benefits due to its supporting the body’s Endocannabinoid System, which plays a role in functions like mood, appetite, and rest.
One common misconception is that CBD gives you the "high" that's associated with weed. Unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoactive effects so it will not impair functioning or mental sharpness. This means CBD is non-intoxicating and generally well tolerated, allowing most people to continue their daily activities comfortably.
When it comes to deciding which delivery method is best, everyone has different preferences based on their individual needs. Keep in mind that each delivery method varies in onset time.
Depending on desired effects and activity type, athletes have several CBD product options to support their exercise regimens:
Topical CBD creams and gels allow for direct application to sore muscles and joints. Topicals begin working within minutes and may help ease tension and discomfort in targeted areas.
For the fastest effects, CBD can be inhaled through vaping concentrates or flower. However, research on potential lung risks is still limited. The delivery method athletes choose depends on their preference, needs and how quickly they want to feel the effects of CBD.
Pure Shenandoah offers a wide selection of CBD products tailored to an active lifestyle from topicals to CBD infused hydration beverages
With such a wide range of products and onset times, athletes can choose the Pure Shenandoah CBD formula that best fits their needs and preferences when enhancing exercise performance and recovery.
Whether applying a roll-on gel to a strained bicep at the gym, enjoying lemon-lime gummies on the bike to manage competition nerves, or sipping a peach sparkling CBD water post-marathon, Pure Shenandoah equips athletes with premium hemp products designed to support their wellness goals.
Incorporating CBD into Your Exercise Routine
Infusing your training and recovery routines with CBD can support performance, aid in post-exercise recovery, and help you pursue your fitness goals. The best way to incorporate CBD is to determine your problem areas and needs first.
Those prone to aches and soreness can apply a topical CBD cream before high-intensity interval sessions to prepare muscles and joints for activity, or after lower body lift days when delayed onset muscle soreness typically sets in.
Athletes who tend to feel anxious before competition can take CBD oil the night before and then gummies the day of the event to stay relaxed, focused, and confident leading up to showtime. CBD sparkling water makes for a perfect post-workout rehydrating beverage by supplying both hydration from the water and natural relief from the CBD.
Seeking restful sleep before your big race? Need sound sleep to recover from a tough workout? Consider trying CBD oil or gummies an hour before bedtime. Supporting healthy sleep patterns may help promote better overnight recovery and leave you feeling rejuvenated the next day.
No matter your sport or physical activity, CBD can help manage general physical tension that arises from intense activity. Start slowly with the minimum effective dose and allow your body to adapt as you find the ideal dosage and CBD delivery method. Soon it will be seamlessly woven into your healthy, active lifestyle.
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