{"id":13590,"date":"2024-08-21T07:43:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T07:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/?p=13590"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:20:26","slug":"can-marijuana-enhance-muscle-growth-and-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/can-marijuana-enhance-muscle-growth-and-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Marijuana Enhance Muscle Growth and Recovery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13590\" class=\"elementor elementor-13590\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a84afd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a84afd7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6eb30ac7\" data-id=\"6eb30ac7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec6c7f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ec6c7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis does not help develop muscle mass. In fact, THC could be detrimental in that it has been shown to decrease testosterone production and have no effect on athletic performance, while CBD seems to offer some hope in terms of helping with muscle recovery through sleeping, pain relief, and post-training body pains. The following is a rundown of the facts about how cannabis, THC, and CBD affect post-workout muscle recovery and growth and athletic performance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e75bd63 title-h2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e75bd63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Science Behind Cannabis and Muscle Recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1795cfe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1795cfe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two major cannabinoids in marijuana: THC, an intoxicant that appears in most drug tests, and CBD, a non-intoxicant that isn\u2019t prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Both substances bind to your endocannabinoid system, which consists of receptors responsible for pain, sleep, and inflammation. The crucial difference missed in most articles is that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/thc-vs-cbd-for-pain-relief-whats-better\/\"><b>THC and CBD impact<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> muscle growth and muscle recovery differently, and the scientific study of the effects of marijuana on athletes hasn&#8217;t been performed. We will consider these substances independently.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1275a9ae title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1275a9ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Pain and Inflammation Relief<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ac7835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ac7835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both DOMS and pain relief are the two fields that have the most scientific backing in relation to CBD. In the Sports Medicine journal of 2020, CBD was described to be a viable candidate for pain, sleep, and traumatic brain injuries in athletes; however, the studies used were said to have a lack of evidence based on athletes as the bulk of the evidence comes from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/cannabis-pain-management\/\"><b>pain and inflammation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> studies and not sports medicine. In simple language: CBD-based products are a safe way to try out in relieving muscle soreness, but there is no CBD strain or any other product clinically proven to increase muscle recovery in athletes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2217b915 title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2217b915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Muscle Relaxation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6854b142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6854b142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCannabis is a true muscle relaxer, and THC in specific is capable of relieving stress and relaxing spasms after a demanding workout. One of the most reliable effects that people have reported without linking to healing damaged tissue. Find it in indica-dominant strains when muscle relaxation is your primary concern, not pain or sleep, for post- workout recovery.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a70001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a70001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18479\" alt=\"Muscle Relaxation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Muscle-Relaxation-1-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3dc1dd title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b3dc1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Sleep Quality Improvement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-514f1e03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"514f1e03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/the-science-behind-cannabis-and-sleep\/\"><b>relation to sleep<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where the recovery properties of cannabis are most evidenced, since the production of growth hormones as well as muscle repair take place in the deeper stages of sleep. What must be understood here is that THC can reduce REM sleep even as it aids in falling asleep more quickly &#8211; thus trading sleep quality for sleep quantity. For those who seek to maximize sleep for muscle repair, it is better to begin with a product that has less <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/understanding-minor-cannabinoids-cbg-cbn-and-more\/\"><b>THC and more CBD\/CBN<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rather than one that has more THC.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f83a400 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f83a400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/boost-your-workout-the-role-of-cannabis-in-fitness\/\"><b>Boost Your Workout: The Role of Cannabis in Fitness<\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d3c4f9 title-h2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d3c4f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does THC Affect Testosterone and Muscle Growth?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f28d56b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f28d56b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the question most athletes are truly concerned with, and the answer is rather ambiguous and appears to be dose-dependent.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3c65ec blog-lists elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3c65ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study conducted in 2019 on NHANES data (national U.S. health survey) the authors have shown that any THC consumption was associated with elevated average testosterone levels when compared to the abstinent population; however, in the consumers, the larger THC dose was correlated with the lower testosterone levels in comparison with the smaller dose. Thus, the dose response relationship, but not the binary one, seems to play a crucial role.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal and cellular experiments from before the turn of the millennium showed that THC could act as an inhibitor of the process of testosterone biosynthesis and decrease the activity of its receptor in the testicular tissue; such biological plausibility might be considered.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2021 sports medicine review (Cannabis and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/the-surprising-connection-between-marijuana-use-and-exercise-enthusiasm\/\"><b>Athletic Performance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sports Medicine), the effects of the whole plant and THC on strength and endurance performance are likely to be negative or nonexistent, with no performance improvement observed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cc460b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cc460b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConclusion regarding muscle building: There is no scientific evidence that either marijuana, THC, or CBD has any direct impact on muscle protein synthesis and muscle building. If anything, frequent THC use will be more likely to negatively impact your hormone levels than positively. In case you care about your natural testosterone and training results, it will be a reason to limit THC use and go for CBD-only products, if any &#8211; rather than an excuse for increased consumption.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab5a675 title-h2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ab5a675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluating Specific Weed Strains for Muscle Recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e453a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e453a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different cannabis strains offer varying benefits, and selecting the right strain can significantly impact muscle recovery and growth. Here\u2019s a closer look at some popular strains and their potential effects:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725fe18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"725fe18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.custom-checklist-table{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    border:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n    border-collapse:collapse;\r\n    font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    border-bottom:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row:last-child{\r\n    border-bottom:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Header *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-header .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#2e6b38;\r\n    color:#ffffff;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Columns *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-col{\r\n    flex:1;\r\n    padding:10px 14px;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    line-height:1.45;\r\n    border-right:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-col:last-child{\r\n    border-right:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Column widths *\/\r\n.strain-col{\r\n    flex:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.type-col{\r\n    flex:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.effects-col{\r\n    flex:1.5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.used-col{\r\n    flex:1.5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Links *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-col a {\r\n    color: #1a0dab;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Alternate row colors *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-row:nth-child(even):not(.custom-checklist-header) .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#ffffff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row:nth-child(odd):not(.custom-checklist-header) .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#ffffff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-header{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-row{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    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     <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 1 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col strain-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Strain\">\r\n            <a href=\"#\">Greasy Runtz<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col type-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Type\">\r\n            Hybrid\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col effects-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Commonly reported effects*\">\r\n            Balanced, relaxed but functional\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col used-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Often used for\">\r\n            General post-workout wind-down\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col strain-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Strain\">\r\n            <strong>Blissful Wizard<\/strong>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col type-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Type\">\r\n            CBD-leaning hybrid\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col effects-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Commonly reported effects*\">\r\n            Calming, less intoxicating\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col used-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Often used for\">\r\n            Daytime soreness without a strong high\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col strain-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Strain\">\r\n            <a href=\"#\">Wedding Cake<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col type-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Type\">\r\n            Indica-leaning hybrid\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col effects-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Commonly reported effects*\">\r\n            Sedating, muscle relaxation\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col used-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Often used for\">\r\n            Evening use, before bed\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 4 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col strain-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Strain\">\r\n            <a href=\"#\">Ice Cream Cake<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col type-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Type\">\r\n            Indica-dominant\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col effects-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Commonly reported effects*\">\r\n            Strongly sedating\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col used-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Often used for\">\r\n            Sleep support after hard training days\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff2f952 title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff2f952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THC vs. CBD for recovery<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c9f389 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77c9f389\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a disparity on how THC and CBD affect muscle recovery \u2013 one of them may even have adverse effects on your fitness training if not used responsibly. Here are their comparisons to each other:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c667789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c667789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.custom-checklist-table{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    border:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n    border-collapse:collapse;\r\n    font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    border-bottom:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row:last-child{\r\n    border-bottom:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Header *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-header .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#2e6b38;\r\n    color:#ffffff;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Columns *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-col{\r\n    flex:1;\r\n    padding:10px 14px;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    line-height:1.45;\r\n    border-right:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-col:last-child{\r\n    border-right:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Column widths *\/\r\n.factor-col{\r\n    flex:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.thc-col{\r\n    flex:1.2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cbd-col{\r\n    flex:1.2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Alternate row colors *\/\r\n.custom-checklist-row:nth-child(even):not(.custom-checklist-header) .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#ffffff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.custom-checklist-row:nth-child(odd):not(.custom-checklist-header) .custom-checklist-col{\r\n    background:#ffffff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-header{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-row{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-col{\r\n        width:100%;\r\n        border-right:none;\r\n        border-bottom:1px solid #bfc7c2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-col:last-child{\r\n        border-bottom:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .custom-checklist-col::before{\r\n        content:attr(data-label);\r\n        display:block;\r\n        font-weight:700;\r\n        color:#000000;\r\n        margin-bottom:5px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"custom-checklist-table\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Header -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row custom-checklist-header\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\">\r\n            Factor\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\">\r\n            THC\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\">\r\n            CBD\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 1 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Factor\">\r\n            Psychoactive?\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"THC\">\r\n            Yes\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"CBD\">\r\n            No\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Factor\">\r\n            Shows up on standard drug tests?\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"THC\">\r\n            Yes\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"CBD\">\r\n            Usually not (unless product has THC traces)\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Factor\">\r\n            WADA \/ most sport drug-testing status\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"THC\">\r\n            Prohibited in competition for most sports\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"CBD\">\r\n            Not prohibited\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 4 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Factor\">\r\n            Best current evidence for\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"THC\">\r\n            Sleep onset, appetite\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"CBD\">\r\n            Pain, sleep quality, possible anti-inflammatory effect\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- Row 5 -->\r\n    <div class=\"custom-checklist-row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col factor-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"Factor\">\r\n            Testosterone \/ performance research\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col thc-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"THC\">\r\n            Some evidence of dose-dependent suppression; no proven performance benefit\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"custom-checklist-col cbd-col\"\r\n             data-label=\"CBD\">\r\n            No evidence of hormonal suppression; not shown to boost performance either\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a19c2 title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87a19c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using Cannabis Responsibly for Fitness Goals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a7107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00a7107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cannabis may offer several benefits for muscle growth and recovery, it\u2019s essential to use it responsibly and in conjunction with other recovery strategies. Here are a few tips for incorporating cannabis into your fitness routine:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4add8f12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4add8f12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1.Start Low and Go Slow:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re new to cannabis, start with a low dose and gradually increase as needed. This approach helps you gauge how your body responds and prevents any unwanted side effects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53065677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53065677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>2.Choose the Right Strain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select strains based on your specific needs. For pain relief and inflammation, consider high CBD strains like Blissful Wizard. For relaxation and improved sleep, strains like Ice Cream Cake and Wedding Cake may be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d175b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d175b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>3.Combine with Other Recovery Methods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cannabis should complement other recovery strategies, such as proper nutrition, hydration, stretching, and adequate sleep. It\u2019s not a substitute for a comprehensive recovery plan but can be a valuable addition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e71c947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e71c947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>4.Consult with a Professional:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re considering using cannabis for fitness purposes, consult with a healthcare professional or a knowledgeable cannabis expert. They can provide guidance on dosage, strain selection, and potential interactions with other medications or health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1668ec03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1668ec03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis holds potential for enhancing muscle growth and recovery, thanks to its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and muscle-relaxant properties. Strains like Greasy Runtz, Blissful Wizard, Wedding Cake, and Ice Cream Cake each offer unique benefits that can support various aspects of muscle recovery. However, it\u2019s crucial to use cannabis responsibly and integrate it into a well-rounded fitness and recovery routine.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d922c59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d922c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more research emerges on the effects of cannabis on fitness and health, athletes and fitness enthusiasts can make informed choices about incorporating these powerful plants into their regimen. By understanding how different strains impact muscle recovery and overall well-being, you can optimize your fitness journey and achieve your goals more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467de73a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"467de73a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more insights into <\/span><a style=\"color:#00bda3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/strains\"><b>cannabis strains<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their benefits, explore resources and stay updated on the latest developments in the field. With careful consideration and responsible use, cannabis can become a valuable tool in your fitness and recovery arsenal.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419de344 title-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"419de344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ad5c8d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ad5c8d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12c99e8\" data-id=\"12c99e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e8093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"59e8093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-9421\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9421\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does weed affect muscle recovery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9421\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9421\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indirectly, Yes. Weed itself does not aid in the process of muscle repair or muscle growth ; however, CBD can assist in getting sleep and dealing with soreness which will improve recovery, while excessive use of THC can be detrimental due to interference with deep sleep and possible decrease in testosterone levels in higher doses.\u00a0<br \/>No such cannabinoid exists which is clinically proven to accelerate muscle recovery directly.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-9422\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9422\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does weed help with muscle soreness?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9422\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9422\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, some people report an alleviation of pain from cannabis, especially CBD, through its effect on pain modulation and anti-inflammatory properties, although specific studies on athletes are rather few. THC can reduce the perception of pain and make one relax.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-9423\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9423\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is THC good for muscle recovery, or is CBD better?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9423\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9423\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For muscle recovery specifically, there is more relevant research regarding the benefits of CBD (such as pain relief, sleep improvement, anti-inflammation), as well as no negative aspects like intoxication, drug testing failure risk, and even potential testosterone lowering effects due to the higher dose of THC. The latter might help one fall asleep faster, but it does not mean that it is a better choice for muscle recovery based on the existing research.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-9424\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9424\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are good edibles for sleep and muscle repair?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9424\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9424\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low doses (5\u201310mg THC or less) of CBD-dominated foods consumed 60\u201390 minutes before bedtime are the better place to start due to the unpredictable slow onset of effects of high THC foods that lower REM sleep but help you fall asleep faster.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-9425\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9425\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the best cannabis products for post-workout muscle soreness?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9425\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9425\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/cannabis-topicals-uses-for-pain-inflammation-and-skin-health\/\"><b>Localized pain relief CBD topicals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which usually do not show up on drug tests), and low-dose CBD dominant tinctures or edibles for general relaxation and sleep for athletic recovery .<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c5295b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c5295b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31f5205\" data-id=\"31f5205\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7e905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7a7e905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Does weed affect muscle recovery?\",\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Indirectly, Yes. 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