This is the question that most paralyzes athletes considering using CBD: can I test positive for taking it? The short answer is that CBD itself is not prohibited and does not appear in doping controls. But the full answer is much more nuanced, and understanding it can make the difference between…
For any runner, whether a weekend 5K enthusiast or a mountain ultramarathoner, the real training doesn't end when the clock stops. True performance is built during the hours after the race, in the critical phase of muscle recovery. The physical exertion generated by running…
One of the most frequent questions among athletes interested in CBD is this: when should I take it, before or after training? The answer, as is almost always the case with CBD, depends on what you're trying to achieve. And the good news is that you don't necessarily have to choose one or the other…
Although it may seem like a new training fad, CrossFit has been around for almost 20 years. It first appeared in fitness in 2000, and has since developed a huge dedication and following from fitness fans, as well as a wave of criticism. It is no secret that in the past,…
Being a bodybuilder or athlete requires a rigorous lifestyle, and everything a person ingests or eats will directly affect their performance, both positively and negatively. Athletes are always constantly consuming vitamins, proteins and nutrients that allow them to keep up...
The best-known ways to relax muscles and recover from some effort such as lifting a lot of weight, training for long periods of time, and fatigue in general, is through rest, taking anti-inflammatory medications and even massages. But what happens if you take CBD to achieve all that? CBD is a compound…
Athletes usually take some food supplements that provide all the nutrients to their body, along with a balanced diet, in order to improve their performance, providing macronutrients such as carbohydrates and proteins, and micronutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, minerals among some others. On the other hand, when the body is subjected…