Cannabis & Fitness: Does It Actually Improve Your Performance?

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421335/fan_mail/new">Let’s get to know each other!</a></p><p>HELLO! welcome back to another episode of Giggles &amp;Glutes. </p><p>Cannabis and fitness is a conversation that has exploded in recent years. From athletes openly discussing cannabis use to social media claiming it can make your workouts better, there are plenty of opinions but what does the research actually say?</p><p>In this episode of Giggles &amp; Glutes, we dive into the science behind cannabis, exercise and the endocannabinoid system. We break down the difference between THC and CBD, explore why cannabis interacts with a system that already exists within our bodies, and ask the big question: Can cannabis actually improve your athletic performance?</p><p>We also unpack research looking at runners who exercised after using cannabis and discovered an interesting distinction: people may <em>enjoy</em> exercise more or perceive it as less uncomfortable, without actually becoming faster or stronger.</p><p>So, is cannabis a performance enhancer, or could it simply change the way exercise feels?</p><p>And this is only Part 1  next week, we’re diving into cannabis and recovery, sleep, muscle soreness and muscle growth.</p><p><br/></p><p>TIMESTAMPS :</p><p>00:00 — Welcome to Giggles &amp; Glutes<br/> What we’re discussing and why cannabis &amp; fitness has become such a big conversation.</p><p><br/></p><p>01:10 — Why Are We Talking About Cannabis &amp; Fitness?<br/> The rise of cannabis discussions among athletes, runners and fitness communities.</p><p><br/></p><p>02:41 — What Is the Endocannabinoid System?<br/> An introduction to the body’s natural endocannabinoid system and what it does.</p><p><br/></p><p>04:13 — Cannabis &amp; the Human Body<br/> How cannabinoids interact with receptors that already exist within our bodies.</p><p><br/></p><p>05:55 — How Cannabis Research Began<br/> How the discovery of THC ultimately helped scientists uncover the endocannabinoid system.</p><p><br/></p><p>06:59 — THC vs CBD: What’s the Difference?<br/> Understanding the two major cannabinoids and why they can produce different experiences.</p><p><br/></p><p>07:44 — Does Cannabis Improve Exercise Performance?<br/> What the current research actually tells us about strength, power, endurance and speed.</p><p><br/></p><p>08:23 — Why Do People Feel Like It Helps?<br/> Exploring why people may genuinely believe cannabis improves their workouts.</p><p><br/></p><p>