The Weed Workout

Ganja at the gym? Not exactly, but CBD has hit the workout circuit, and some entrepreneurs say that’s just the beginning.

MARK HAY

The fitness world is always looking for some shiny new trend to obsess over. And if Jim McAlpine has his way, it will be a smart dose of marijuana to help you crush those biceps curls and power through Pilates. But first things first. Right now, the obsession is with weed’s more legal side. CBD is having a moment in fitness. Despite the lack of definitive science, its reputation as a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever has led it to become a popular ingredient for recovery from the wear and tear of hard workouts. It hasn’t hurt that the World Anti-Doping Agency removed CBD from its list of banned substances in 2017, suggesting CBD’s safety for competitive athletes. The high-profile fitness brand Equinox now uses CBD products for massages, promotes…

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Green Entrepreneur (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2019

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