Most of the benefits we hear on cannabis are from personal stories. So, should you use cannabis before a workout? The effects of cannabis is different for everyone so it’s important to make sure you start with the lowest dose possible and of course, consulting a physician is highly recommended.
Potential Benefits
Some potential benefits of using cannabis before a workout are:
- It can help you focus and be more aware of your body
- It can decrease pain
- It can help you clear negative, critical thoughts that stops you from working out
- It may open up your airways in low doses, specifically Delta-9 THC
Some potential benefits of using cannabis after a workout are:
- It may relax muscles and increasing blood flow to repair muscles
What to look out for
While there may be some advantages for some of you, there are some things to be wary of before adding this to your workout routine:
- Use of cannabis can make you react slower and make accidents more likely
- Too much cannabis can raise your heart rate and lower your blood pressure in a bad way
