Cannabis use for exercise recovery in trained individuals: a survey study

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Abstract

Background: Cannabis use, be it either cannabidiol (CBD) use and/or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use, shows promise to enhance exercise recovery. The present study aimed to determine if individuals are using CBD and/or THC as a means of recovery from aerobic and/or resistance exercise, as well as additional modalities that might be used to aid in recovery.

Methods: Following consent, 111 participants (Mean ± SD: Age: 31 ± 13 years) completed an anonymous survey. All participants were regularly using cannabis (CBD and/or THC) as well as were currently exercising. Questions pertained to level of cannabis use, methods used for consumption of cannabis, exercise habits, exercise recovery strategies, and demographics.

Results: Eighty-five percent of participants reported participating in aerobic training. In addition, 85% of participants also reported regular participation in resistance exercise. Seventy-two percent of participants participated in both aerobic and resistance exercise. Ninety-three percent of participants felt that CBD use assisted them with recovery from exercise, while 87% of participants felt the same regarding THC use.

Conclusions: Individuals who habitually use cannabis, CBD or THC, and regularly engage in exercise do feel that cannabis assists them with exercise recovery. More data are necessary to understand the role of cannabis in exercise recovery as well as perceived ergogenic benefits of cannabis by individuals who both regularly participate in exercise and habitually use cannabis.
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Article
Identifier(s)
10.1186/s42238-023-00198-5
Publication Date
2023-08-05
Publication Title
Journal of Cannabis Research
Publisher
Springer Nature
Volume
5
Issue
32
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
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Pinzone, A., Erb, E., Humm, S., Kearney, S., & Kingsley, J. (2023). Cannabis use for exercise recovery in trained individuals: a survey study (1–). Journal of Cannabis Research. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-023-00198-5
Pinzone, Anthony, Emily Erb, Stacie Humm, Sarah Kearney, and J. Kingsley. 2023. “Cannabis Use for Exercise Recovery in Trained Individuals: A Survey Study”. Journal of Cannabis Research. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-023-00198-5.
Pinzone, Anthony, et al. Cannabis Use for Exercise Recovery in Trained Individuals: A Survey Study. Journal of Cannabis Research, 5 Aug. 2023, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-023-00198-5.