https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/marijuana-affect-athletic-performance/
Benefit 1: Reduce Inflammation. Reducing muscle and joint inflammation is one of the most promising areas of cannabis research. Many studies have found that CBD, the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana, helps ease inflammation. Now, researchers are looking into its potential to treat autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease , lupus

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8566388/
Introduction. The empirical case for or against cannabis use to aid athletic performance remains tenuous. Despite evidence of long-standing human consumption over the ages [], scientific investigation into the effects of cannabis has been relatively limited, largely in part to challenges faced to investigate a drug that has a long global history of prohibition and tight regulatory control [2, 3].

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/09/sports/olympics/marijuana-sports-performance-enhancing.html
Dr. Haney said that the broader body of research — going beyond the crucial 2011 paper — also didn't support the claims. Marijuana, she said, "reduces reaction time and has other effects

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6116792/
The effects of cannabis on athletic performance have recently been reviewed. 1 This article will review this material, provide a broad context for the discussion, and highlight some novel considerations of cannabis use by athletes. ... High-performance sport, marijuana, and cannabimimetics. J Anal Toxicol. 2011; 35:624-637. [Google Scholar]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7040945/
Our search revealed 4 primary studies (n = 121) that examined marijuana use in athletes or otherwise healthy patients and its impact on athletic performance. 32,34,47,54 In terms of a negative effect on performance, Steadward and Singh 54 found that heart rate and blood pressure were elevated after marijuana consumption when compared with

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/cannabis-marijuana-doping-olympics-sports/
It is also widely used in elite sports. According to a 2008 report on drug screening in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, cannabis can be detected in urine for up to three days after a single

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/well/move/marijuana-olympics-ban.html
Cannabis is not a performance enhancer. Although marijuana is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, there's no scientific evidence that it can make people bigger, stronger or faster

https://www.sciencealert.com/runners-high-experiment-reveals-how-cannabis-actually-affects-exercise
In 2023, psychologists at UCB found that getting high before a run often resulted in a slower, yet more enjoyable bout of exercise for regular cannabis users. The newest study from Gibson and her team supports those results. Compared to running sober, running high was more enjoyable for participants, even if the inclusion of THC did make the

https://www.gssiweb.org/sports-science-exchange/article/cannabis-and-exercise-performance-current-evidence
The impact of cannabis use on athletic performance may not be limited solely to the immediate effects, and it is of interest to athletes and practitioners to understand the potential effects of out-of-competition use as well. ... Campos, D.R., M. Yonamine, and R.L. De Moraes Moreau (2003). Marijuana as doping in sports. Sports Med. 33:395-399

https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/scientists-are-finally-studying-how-weed-affects-athletic-performance-and-recovery
More than 80% shared that they used cannabis close to the time they exercised, whether before or shortly later on, and out of that specific group, "70% said it increased enjoyment of exercise

https://www.leafly.com/news/health/does-smoking-weed-negatively-impact-running-performance
On top of the impact on an athlete's capacity and lungs, cannabis also has a psychological impact on runners. It can help decrease anxiety, which can aid runners in finding the activity more

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/weed-shouldnt-be-banned-for-elite-athletes-some-experts-say/
Scientists say, however, that data supporting marijuana's performance-enhancing effects are scant—and, if anything, that the evidence seems to point to the drug actually reducing athletic ability.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01505-x
Cannabis is widely used for both recreational and medicinal purposes on a global scale. There is accumulating interest in the use of cannabis and its constituents for athletic recovery, and in some instances, performance. Amidst speculation of potential beneficial applications, the effects of cannabis and its two most abundant constituents, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515970/
Abstract. Cannabis is widely used for both recreational and medicinal purposes on a global scale. There is accumulating interest in the use of cannabis and its constituents for athletic recovery, and in some instances, performance. Amidst speculation of potential beneficial applications, the effects of cannabis and its two most abundant

https://greatist.com/play/marijuana-effects-on-runners
Finally, we're all familiar with smoking's impact on the body. Although cannabis has lower risks of lung disease compared to tobacco, participants in a study on marijuana smoke's impact on

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2019/10/10/emerging-science-on-cannabis-marijuana-implications-for-student-athletes.aspx
Marijuana use impairs athletic performance. In 2013, Pesta and colleagues referred to marijuana as an ergolytic agent, or a substance that impairs exercise or athletic performance (different, of course, from ergogenic, or performance-enhancing, substances). Since that time, articles have certainly told a consistent story about impairing

https://www.popsci.com/health/marijuana-performance-enhancing-drug-evidence/
WADA heavily cites a 2011 study published in Sports Medicine as its evidence that the drug enhances performance and creates a health risk. The study notes that because marijiuana can impair

https://silverstemcannabis.com/news-articles/a-balanced-look-at-cannabis-in-sports-and-workout-regimes-insights-and-implications
Explore the role of cannabis in the world of fitness and sports. This article delves into how marijuana influences athletic performance, recovery, and the overall exercise experience. Learn about the benefits and considerations of incorporating cannabis into workout regimes, and understand the legal and regulatory landscape in sports.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153174/
Objective: Cannabis (marijuana) is undergoing extensive regulatory review in many global jurisdictions for medical and nonmedical access. Cannabis has potential impact on the health of athletes as well as on performance in both training and in competition. The aim of this general review is to identify and highlight the challenges in interpreting information with respect to elite athletic

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A followup to last week's video on alcohol and athletic performance. Connect with me on Messenger https://gum.run/2CWRpYUAutographed Run Gum Variety Boxes ar

https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Fulltext/2018/09000/Cannabis_and_the_Health_and_Performance_of_the.9.aspx
identify and highlight the challenges in interpreting information with respect to elite athletic performance, and to point to important research areas that need to be addressed. Data Sources: A nonsystematic literature review was conducted using Medline and PubMed for articles related to cannabis/marijuana use and sports/athletic performance; abstracts were reviewed by lead author and key

https://legionathletics.com/muscle-for-life-episode-1083/
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on YouTube. Many gym-goers want to know if using marijuana can interfere with their gains or negatively impact their progress. However, the controversial ban of American sprinter, Sha'Carri Richardson, from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive marijuana test also ignited a global debate about whether weed can be performance-enhancing.

https://thethaiger.com/guides/cannabis/cannabis-athletes-the-good-the-bad-the-impact
Despite the widespread use and interest, the truth about cannabis's role in sports performance and recovery remains a puzzle. While some athletes believe it could hinder their abilities, others speculate about potential benefits, including pain relief and psychological advantages. ... Marijuana and athletic performance.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/division-i-football-players-now-allowed-to-smoke-weed-without-ncaa-risk-under-new-rules/ar-BB1p0Yhv
Back in 2014, Michigan basketball forward Mitch McGary was issued a suspension for the entirety of the 2014-15 season after testing positive for marijuana during the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/26/ncaa-removes-cannabis-banned-list/
"The NCAA drug testing program is intended to focus on integrity of competition, and cannabis products do not provide a competitive advantage," Council Chair Josh Whitman, athletic director at

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/06/28/marijuana-no-longer-banned-some-ncaa-athletes
The NCAA has removed marijuana from its banned drugs list for Division I college football championships and postseason, ... The NCAA's Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports had previously recommended marijuana be removed from all three divisions' banned drugs lists. In 2022, the NCAA raised the threshold for

https://weedmaps.com/news/2024/06/ncaa-votes-to-remove-marijuana-from-banned-substances-list-for-college-athletes/
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has voted to remove marijuana from its banned substances list for Division I players, effective immediately.. About five months after the NCAA's Division I Council proposed the rule change, the body adopted the policy on Tuesday, emphasizing that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug and that it should be treated the same way as alcohol.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591752/2024/06/25/ncaa-cannabinoids-banned-drugs-football/
The NBA removed marijuana from the league's drug-testing program in 2023 as part of a new collective bargaining agreement. Schools will continue to have individual drug tests and policies.

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Stand-Up Comedian, and author of the new book, Life Is Funny Until It's Not, Chonda Pierce joins Charly to discuss the first Biden/Trump 2024 Debate and

https://news.yahoo.com/news/biden-claims-back-defy-calls-192313401.html
President Joe Biden attempted to mop up on Friday after his disastrous debate performance, assuring a crowd of supporters' that fears about his age and mental acuity were unfounded. "I know I'm not a young man," Biden said at a rally on Friday. "I don't walk as easy as I used to. I don't walk as smoothly as I used to. I don't debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do