CBD has become a familiar sight in gym bags and kit lockers. While research into CBD and sport is still developing, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts have built CBD oil, capsules, gummies and topicals into their training routines. This article looks at how they use it and what to consider.
What Is CBD?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of more than 100 cannabinoids found naturally in the hemp plant. Unlike THC, it does not produce a psychoactive “high”. It is sold in the UK as a food supplement, and in 2018 CBD was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list, which is one reason it has become so popular in sport. Other cannabinoids remain prohibited, however, so tested athletes should read the section below.
Pre-Workout: A Cue to Start
Many people find a fixed pre-workout routine helps them show up consistently. A spray of our citrus-flavoured Active Mood Oil as you lace up your trainers, or a CBD coffee before a morning run, is a simple cue that training is about to begin.
Post-Workout: Cool-Down and Massage
The cool-down is where most of us cut corners. Making it a ritual, with stretching and a CBD muscle rub or massage oil massaged into worked muscles, makes it far more likely to happen. Our Relax CBD muscle rub with lavender and ylang-ylang is made for this moment.
Rest Days and Evening Routine
Rest is part of training. An evening routine, with screens off, a caffeine-free hemp tea and a spray of Relax Mood Oil, is a good way to mark the end of the day.
Capsules and Gummies for Consistency
If you train early, travel to events or simply have a busy schedule, capsules and gummies are the easiest way to keep your CBD routine consistent. Each contains a measured amount of CBD, with nothing to measure. See our Pure CBD Capsules and gummies.
A Note for Tested Athletes
CBD itself is permitted by WADA, but other cannabinoids, including THC, are not, and full-spectrum products contain trace levels of naturally occurring cannabinoids. If you compete in tested sport, choose isolate-based products, check the published lab report for every batch, and seek advice from your governing body or anti-doping organisation before use. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any drug test.
Conclusion
CBD is now a regular part of many training routines, from pre-workout sprays to post-session massage and evening wind-downs. Choose quality, lab-tested products, follow the guidance on the label, and build the rituals that keep you turning up. Explore the full range at GOGO Green Organics.