The Truth Behind Marijuana and Exercise

The stoner stereotype has been busted yet again with more and more athletes testing positive for marijuana. When athletes like Clifford Drusinsky claim to use marijuana to help train, it's hard to imagine the "couch-locked stoner" stereotype sticking around much longer.

Of course, anyone who's ever smoked a strong indica can attest to the relaxed, sleepy feeling that often accompanies a good toke. So why are athletes using marijuana to train and recover? And what is its impact on athletic performance? Today, we'll settle some of the confusion about marijuana and exercise in hopes of inspiring someone to train smarter -- or at the very least, go for a jog.

In an article published in Men's Journal, award-winning triathlete Clifford Drusinsky not only admits to regularly smoking pot, he claims to use it as a training tool to improve endurance.

Drusinsky, owner of the Denver gym F.I.T.S....

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