According to a study, cannabis users who mix weeds and longer and harder workout exercises

To determine the effects of marijuana on fitness and exercise, researchers interviewed 600 cannabis users in the United States (in states where smoking is legal) on their workout habits. and their marijuana use.

The results revealed that 80% of participants said they took an hour or less before exercising, 67% within four hours of leaving the gym and 40% said that They thought that it improved their training performance.

That said, it is not surprising that those who use marijuana before or after training have been found to work 43 minutes more per week than those who do not.

In addition, 52% of people who ingest cannabis at the time of training reported that it was more conducive to exercise, 70% said it encouraged them to work more, and 78% said it was more difficult for them to exercise. helps to recover.

"There is a stereotype that cannabis leads people to be lazy, stuck in their couch and not physically active, but these data suggest that this is not the case," says lead researcher Angela Bryan .

"And some studies have shown that cannabinoids can be beneficial to reduce anxiety," which can improve sports performance. And regarding recovery, "CBD (Cannabidiol) has properties to decrease inflammation, and some studies have shown that it can decrease delayed onset of muscle pain that can relieve pain, stiffness and inflammation. "