CBD Oil for Exercise – Boost Performance and Recovery
We often get lots of questions about exercise and taking CBD oil, so here are the most frequently asked questions and our answers to them.
Can CBD Oil Boost Athletic Performance?
Yes, it can. There are a few reasons for it.
First of all, since CBD is an analgesic it will increase your pain threshold and allow you to push it further in your workout, which can also increase your endurance.
Second, CBD is antispasmodic meaning it reduces muscle spasms during and after the workout, which can also further boost your athletic performance and recovery.
Thirdly, CBD can help you be more focused by getting into the right state of mind, which as we know, is pretty powerful since working out is often a mental game as much as physical.
Lastly, CBD oil regulates cortisol, the stress hormone, which means it helps you better manage energy levels. We all know that working out when you are feeling low on energy is hard, so taking CBD oil throughout the day will help you sustain steady energy the whole day.
Do You Take CBD Oil Before Working Out?
Yes, you can.
Depending on when you are working out and what kind of exercise you are doing you might get a different effect. Since the main goal of CBD oil is to bring your body into balance, that is exactly what will happen pre-workout – your body will be more balanced, which can translate into a few different things.
For example, if you are working out in the morning and you need to get in the zone and turn off your mind, then CBD will help you do exactly that. However, if you come home after a very stressful day and you are running on adrenaline and exhaustion, CBD might relax you too much and you will lose the motivation to work out. That being said, it will probably help you rest and then you will have tons of energy after.
Only you can figure out when, how much, and prior to what kind of exercise to take CBD oil since it will have a different effect on different people and at different times of the day.
Can CBD Oil Improve Recovery?
Yes, it can.
CBD oil is anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and a powerful antioxidant which means it can help with soreness and athletic recovery. Also, CBD oil can help you relax after working out, since exercise is a form of stress on the body, thereby allowing your body to repair.
What About Building Muscles and Losing Fat?
Yes, it can.
CBD oil manages cortisol levels and cortisol is known as a hormone that decreases testosterone, which in turn stimulates muscle breakdown and fat storage (particularly mid-waist).
CBD oil can help you control appetite throughout the day but also after the workout (have you ever experienced raging hunger after working out?). Also, CBD can help you turn white fat cells into more metabolic brown fat cells which can potentially help you decrease body fat too.
Which Types of Movement Can CBD Oil Help Me With?
Yoga – more focus, relaxation, improved meditation state;
Running – more endurance, less pain, fewer spasms;
Lifting weights – decreases cortisol, thus increasing testosterone and helps build muscles;
Any type of workout – less pain, more endurance, less inflammation, more in the zone.
Have we convinced you to give CBD oil a try? We recommend starting off with Icaria’s flagship Aphrodite in the 30 mL size. This product offers a pleasant nutty flavour and better value with the larger bottle.
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