4 Best Recovery Meals After an Endurance Workout
A post-workout meal should be tasty, but most importantly, it should be replenishing and nourishing for the body — especially after an endurance workout that lasts longer than 30 minutes. During endurance exercise, muscle protein begins to break down, so it is important to consume a balanced meal containing protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fat within […]
How CBD is Helping Athletes Sleep Better
Quality rest is one of the most powerful ways to enhance recovery after a hard workout. Sleep maintains physical and mental health by facilitating our bodies’ natural muscle repair process, chemical regulation, and immune system function. Common sense would suggest that exercising plenty would lead to quality sleep, but many athletes struggle with sleep deprivation. […]
‘Facts Can Save Lives:’ 10 Powerful Takeaways From New Documentary ‘CBD Nation’
Only in recent years has CBD made its way into mainstream vernacular and consequently, cannabidiol’s story has never fully been told on-screen. Buzzword status was reached in 2018—the same the year National CBD Day (August 8) was recognized by the registrar at National Day Calendar. The soon-to-be-streaming documentary, CBD Nation, is the first wide-release film […]
The Myths and Misconceptions of CBD & THC
It doesn’t get you high, but it’s causing quite a buzz among medical scientists and patients. The past year has seen a surge of interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabis compound with significant therapeutic properties. Numerous commercial start-ups and internet retailers have jumped on the CBD bandwagon, touting CBD derived from hemp as the […]
Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Rest Days
Our bodies are really smart and can tell us a lot — as long as we listen to them. Should you stretch away the stiffness of the week’s workouts (spoiler: yes) or go for a light walk (yes, again) or should you sink into a hot bath and watch Netflix on your precariously balanced phone (for […]
The Benefits of Having A Routine
People are creatures of habit, and routines offer a way to promote health and wellness through structure and organization. Having a routine can greatly improve your health. Many people who don’t have any type of routine suffer from: Stress. No routine often means having the constant worry of “when will I get it all done.” […]
There’s new evidence that painkillers might be sabotaging your workout
When you’re hurting, it’s natural to want to do something about the pain. So after an intense workout — the sort that leaves your body aching — many of us reach for an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve).
CBD Is The Best Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Cancer, Anti-Anxiety Superfood You’re Not Eating
More people in the wellness world are turning to CBD for its powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects, but just as many are confused about the nature of the compound. The basics are simple enough: CBD is derived from hemp and marijuana plants, but unlike THC, it’s completely non-psychoactive (meaning it won’t make you high). Years […]
4 Reasons Why Every Athlete Should Be Using CBD Daily
The physical well-being of athletes has been at the forefront of the conversation surrounding elite sports in recent years. In 2015, for example, the NBA joined an initiative to help improve athletes’ health. The association has likely devised several solutions by now. But here’s one thing officials probably overlooked: Cannabis.
Why Athletes Need Rest and Recovery After Exercise
Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still overtrain and feel guilty when they take a day off. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes.