Pure Shenandoah COO, Abner Johnson (left) and Cultivation Director, Jacob Johnson (right)
The Importance of an Active Lifestyle
Leading an active lifestyle is vital for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise not only helps maintain a healthy body weight and prevent disease, but it also releases endorphins that boost mood and reduce stress.
For those new to working out or dealing with achy muscles and joints, there are ways to start working out that are easy and beneficial. Simple activities like walking, gentle stretching, and bodyweight exercises can provide relief and support. Remember, even small steps can make a big difference in your overall health.
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.
How others are using CBD to enhance performance and recovery
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 help prevent injuries, reduce fatigue, decrease inflammation and soreness, and promote better sleep – all important factors for achieving peak performance.
Performance: CBD is growing in popularity for its potential to prevent common athletic injuries like strains or sprains. By reducing inflammation, CBD may help muscles and connective tissues handle increased stress and workload. CBD may also combat fatigue by decreasing muscle inflammation allowing one to train harder and longer.
Post-workout recovery: CBD has been shown to decrease inflammatory proteins immediately after intense bouts of exercise. This helps muscles recover faster by potentially clearing metabolic waste products like lactic acid. CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties also help soothe sore muscles and joints post workout. Additionally, the relaxed focus provided by CBD promotes higher quality sleep – perfect for muscle growth and bodily repair.
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.
What is CBD?
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. These benefits include:
- Pain relief
- Anxiety & stress reduction
- Sleep aid
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 makes it safe to operate vehicles or perform daily responsibilities after consuming CBD
Best CBD products for exercise
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. The localized relief starts working within minutes and lasts for hours, making topicals ideal for pain and inflammation.
- CBD gummies offer precise doses in a tasty treat, with effects starting in 60-90 minutes and lasting up to 8 hours.
- Oils and tinctures present the most control over CBD dosing based on individual factors. Just place drops under the tongue and relief is felt within 45 to 60 minutes.
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 Exercise Products
Pure Shenandoah offers a wide selection of CBD products tailored to an active lifestyle from topicals to CBD infused hydration beverages
- Topicals: Their fast-acting CBD topicals allow direct application to sore muscles and joints pre- or post-workout, taking effect within 15-30 minutes.
- Oils: CBD oils provide a sugar-free ingestible option that can be dosed precisely to fit your individual needs, with relief setting in between 45-90 minutes.
- Gummies: CBD gummies supply athletes with tasty doses that kick in after 60-90 minutes.
- Beverages: Pure Shenandoah’s Hydrate Sparkling Water blends electrolyte-rich bubbly water with vitamins and CBD for a unique sparkling water experience that promotes relaxation and rehydration.
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 pineapple gummies on the bike to manage competition nerves, or sipping a cranberry CBD sparkling water post-marathon, Pure Shenandoah equips athletes with the top wellness-promoting ingredients to meet their goals.
Incorporating CBD into Your Exercise Routine
Incorporating your training and recovery routines with CBD can optimize performance, accelerate healing, and help you meet your fitness goals. The best way to incorporate CBD is to determine your problem areas and needs first.
Those prone to muscle strains or joint inflammation can apply a topical CBD cream before high intensity interval sessions as a preventative measure, 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 anti-inflammatory 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. Improved sleep quality can contribute to better recovery and leave you feeling rejuvenated the next day.
No matter your sport or physical activity, CBD can target the common pain points that arise by reducing aches and discomfort. 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.
Sources
- Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts. Link
- Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series. Link
- Cannabis use for exercise recovery in trained individuals: a survey study. Link
- The “Entourage Effect”: Terpenes Coupled with Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. Link
