Marijuana has an affect in the gym
Marijuana use can hinder muscle growth, quicken fatigue time and decreases reaction time.
Whether you’re weight lifting or marathon-style running, smoking marijuana changes the game a bit. And with marijuana becoming legal in Oregon recently, it seems appropriate to share a little information on how cannabis affects your exercise endeavors.
On a microscopic level, our bodies work similar to a lock and key mechanism. The keys, or compounds, float around in the blood until they meet their specific lock, or receptor, which is usually anchored to a specific body part. When they meet, the receptor “unlocks” and triggers something to happen inside our body.
An easy example to help us understand this concept is insulin. Insulin is a key that floats in the blood, and when it meets its receptor, the result is a decrease in blood sugar.
The “keys” in marijuana are known as cannabinoids. The two main cannabinoids...
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