Study Examines Link Between Cannabis Use and Exercise
- A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Health and Addiction: Neuroscience, Genes and Environment (CU Change) investigates how legal, commercial cannabis affects the feelings of exercise. This is reportedly the first study of its kind.
- The research focuses on 42 runners who are already using cannabis during their running activities. The aim is to understand the effects of cannabis on motivation, mood, and fatigue during exercise.
- Cannabis, often used for relaxation, pain relief or recreational purposes, is a widely consumed plant or drug, depending on the location and legal context.
Novel Study on Cannabis and Exercise
Cannabis, a widely utilized plant or drug, is often employed for relaxation, pain relief, or recreation. But its impact when combined with exercise remains less explored. Does it boost motivation, happiness, or induce fatigue?
A groundbreaking study, published in Sports Medicine on December 26, 2023, delved into this intriguing subject. It’s the first research to investigate how legal, commercial cannabis influences exercise perception.
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Health and Addiction: Neuroscience, Genes and Environment (CU Change), conducted this study on 42 runners who regularly use cannabis during their workouts.
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