Whether you enjoy occasional marijuana use or are a daily user, you know all too well about the kinds of stereotypes that marijuana smokers are subjected to. One of the most common assumptions about people who smoke weed is that they’re lazy, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, more marijuana users are beginning to enjoy exercising while high—and many of them find that marijuana helps them get more out of their daily workout.
Specifically, it has been found that the cannabinoids in marijuana can heighten the senses. When this is combined with the endorphins that your body naturally releases during exercise, the results can be highly enjoyable. Meanwhile, cannabinoids can also help you better focus on your workout and avoid muscle pain afterwards.
Thinking about working out while high for the first time? There are a few important tips to keep in mind.
Know Your Body and Limits
Start by knowing your own body and its limitations, especially based on how often you use marijuana. Ideally, you want to be high enough to enjoy your workout while avoiding getting too high to properly and safely exercise. Likewise, if you have any kind of history of heart problems, you should avoid working out while under the influence of marijuana.
Try Microdosing
In general, it’s best to start with very small amounts of marijuana the first time you exercise while high. From there, you can increase your dose with each session until you find the “sweet spot” that works best for you. This method is recommended even if you’re a regular marijuana user.
Choose the Right Workout
Let’s face it. Some workouts are better-suited for enjoying while high than others. In general, cardiovascular exercise (such as riding on an exercise bike or walking/jogging on a treadmill) are considered suitable while high because they’re relatively simple exercises that don’t require too much thought or focus.
On the other hand, more intense workouts (such as that Zumba class or heavy weight lifting) are typically not the best options to attempt while high. Of course, everybody will have different levels of comfort with different exercises, so it’s all about figuring out which type of workout is best for you to enjoy while you’re high.
The Bottom Line on Working Out While High
With many benefits to enjoy from working out while high, it’s no wonder that so many marijuana users are getting into the habit of microdosing before getting their sweat on. Just be sure to keep these tips in mind to make sure you’re exercising safely. Need help choosing the right strain to get the most out of your workout? All Greens Dispensary is happy to help!!
