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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums6 Reasons Exercise Is Better On Weed
At first thought, it seems counter-intuitive, but read and think again.
The words marijuana and exercise may not go together upon first glance, but they actually go hand in hand. The marriage of the two is something you may have not considered, but if youre looking to get rippedyou really should.
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Did you know that weed is actually the best thing you can do for your workout routine?
Sure, we know pot has the power to relieve pain and stress, but did you know it can also improve focus, increase metabolism, and make you BETTER at your favorite sports?
Lets look at the facts.
Some of the most incredible athletes are actually pot smokers.
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http://www.alternet.org/drugs/6-reasons-exercise-better-weed-marijuana
Seems to have some broad assumptions, but there is some useful truth in it.
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6 Reasons Exercise Is Better On Weed (Original Post)
jtuck004
Apr 2016
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Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)1. In 1970, Dock Ellis threw a no hitter against the Padres on LSD
frylock
(34,825 posts)7. You might enjoy this.
maveric
(16,445 posts)10. And walked 11 batters too.
Amazing!
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RKP5637
(67,111 posts)3. Yep! Better focus! Works well! n/t
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)4. Uniformed people think of pot users as being heavy users.
But light toking pot is excellent for concentration and focus in some people, I used it sparingly for years in college, and got excellent grades.
What I am really envious about legal pot is so many varieties can be found, all with different effects.
We only had access to a few strains in the 70's.
MowCowWhoHow III
(2,103 posts)5. Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
jtuck004
(15,882 posts)12. I would bet money he was either straight or intoxicated on alchohol. I can't
imagine knocking back a little Durban, and then wanting to dance on a treadmill.
leftyladyfrommo
(18,868 posts)6. I never could get out of the rocking chair.
At least until it wore down a little.
frylock
(34,825 posts)8. Before, during, and after every trail ride.
These new vape pens are the greatest invention since the tubeless tire.
Bonx
(2,053 posts)9. Vaping is a game changer. Love the flavor, and don't miss the smoke.
frylock
(34,825 posts)11. I still burn from time to time.
But I sure do love the convenience of stepping outside at my local hang in between pints for a couple quick puffs.