How CBD drinks let you run longer… for longer.
Everyone is looking for a “get fit quick” secret. Well, here’s the secret: it doesn’t exist. Fitness, health, vitality, whatever you want to call it, is something that should not be viewed in days, but a lifetime. You want to be able to run, like really run. You want to play tennis for as long as you can, not just a set. You want to lift weights now, so you can lift your grandchildren later. But here’s the real secret to getting healthy and staying healthy, start and never finish. It’s not about tomorrow, it’s about now. Make it the part of your life you can control, that you can enjoy. It’s the one thing you can be selfish about, and everyone around you benefits from your good habits. Then one day, at some random point in the future, you’ll wake up and be like “hot diggidy dog, I feel great.” Right after you blurt that out, you’ll remember this article and realize that we were right, that the metaverse is not as cool as they promised it would be, and going outside for a quick jog is always a great idea. So let’s get started with some tips and tricks for how and why CBD drinks can improve the long haul of staying healthy.
Pain Management
Starting off hurts. Ok, it kind of hurts the whole time. That’s why it’s important to use pain management as a tool for continuing your journey. Rather than allow soreness, aches and pains stop you nor dissuade you from progressing, you need to do your best with staying a step ahead. Ice is your friend. Hot saunas and cold showers are your friend. CBD and CBG is your friend. A good night of sleep is your friend. All of which are focused on the most important part of physical longevity, reducing inflammation. These are all natural resources that take time to get used to, however, have far fewer side-effects than over the counter pain pills that can impair kidney function, damage your liver, or cause GI distress.
Inflammation
Many of the ailments we experience come from inflammation. For a long time, people have tried to synthetically and dramatically reduce inflammation with over the counter drugs. However, some studies show that some inflammation can be beneficial. “Although inflammation has historically been viewed as detrimental for recovery from exercise, it is now generally accepted that inflammatory responses, if tightly regulated, are integral to muscle repair and regeneration.” So a little bit of pain can go a long way in terms of performance and recovery time. It’s important to not be numb to it, but present in your recovery and your progress. That’s where CBD drinks come in. They offer anti-inflammation benefits that are all natural and safe to increase or decrease dose based on personal preference, while providing a calm focus and ample hydration which is important for activity and recovery. This will allow for a homeostasis between your mental and physical longevity. Less anxiety and more pleasure goes a long way.
Enjoyment
Loving what you do is important, especially when it comes to fitness. Finding what you love may not happen overnight, but the good part is we all have a lot of amazing options to choose from. Go down the list of recreational activities, fitness classes, or sports and we can guarantee you will find one that you love if you give it a little time. Once you find something you’re interested in, then comes the hard work of getting good. What many people do not consider before starting a new fitness routine is that your mental strength is even more important than your physical strength. Weight-lifters have referred to it as a mind-body connection, runners have called it a runner's high, tennis players say they were in a flow, and basketball players say they were on fire. No matter what you call it, that is your brain and your body moving in concert. That means you have less mental stress and more focus. That’s not an easy thing to achieve given that we all have many of life’s concerns floating around our brains. To help manage mental fatigue and overthinking, CBD has shown to provide a nice calming effect so that you are able to focus on what’s in front of you (which is hopefully not your phone) when you're staying active. When combined with a powerful and natural adaptogen L-Theanine, it balances your energy, enhancing attention, focus, memory and learning. Great for anyone ready to take on something new or continue doing what they love.
A study titled “Enjoyment as a Predictor of Exercise Habit, Intention to Continue Exercising, and Exercise Frequency” emphasizes the critical role of exercise enjoyment in promoting long-term adherence to fitness routines. It found that when individuals engage in exercise that aligns with their preferred intensity, they experience higher levels of enjoyment, leading to stronger exercise habits, more frequent workouts, and a greater intention to continue exercising.
Enjoyment acts as a motivating factor, reinforcing positive feelings and commitment to regular exercise. Tailoring workouts to match individual preferences for intensity can enhance the pleasure of exercise, ultimately fostering better engagement and sustainability in health club settings.
Another study found that cannabis may be a primary motivator for people to exercise more often because it elevates their enjoyment. This is a key factor for OFFFIELD, as we are endurance athletes in every sense of the word. We’re not just focused on getting to the finish line quicker in our next marathon, but also getting to the finish line way slower when it comes to life.
All of our products are formulated to activate your Endocannabinoid System, responsible for regulating mood during exercise. Our High Performance line of products, including Energy Gummies and Sports Drinks specifically focus on enjoyment as a key contributor to overall performance enhancement.
Have you ever heard of a molecule, Anandamide? It's a special chemical in your body known as the “bliss molecule,” that helps you feel happy and relaxed.
When you run or do lots of exercise, sometimes you get a great feeling afterward or during longer duration training. This is called the Runner's High (you may have noticed we’re obsessed with it). Scientists used to think this was only because of endorphins, which are like natural painkillers. But now they know anandamide, a cannabinoid we produce in our body, is also the primary reason for the effects in both mind and body.
Anandamide works by fitting into receptors throughout your body, kind of like a key fitting into a lock. When this happens, it makes you feel good… real good. Funny enough, these receptors are the same ones that react to the chemicals in cannabis, or phyto-cannabinoids. Although similar, Anandamide is created by your own body.
So next time you're out running and start to feel amazing, you can thank anandamide. And if you want to hit it a little earlier, you can try our products designed to mimic our best buddy Anandamide. You don’t have to thank us, but we do accept compliments.
A groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University has revealed several significant health benefits associated with cannabis use, including a reduced risk of anxiety and obesity, as well as enhanced memory function. The findings, published in *Scientific Reports*, offer fresh insights into how CBG may impact mental and physical health.
Key Findings
1. Reduction in Anxiety:
The study found that individuals who had used cannabis within the past month were 31% less likely to experience anxiety compared to non-users. Participants who consumed cannabis recently showed marked resilience to stress, with significantly lower anxiety levels during the trial. These findings suggest that, particularly CBG, may offer a natural and effective means of managing anxiety without the cognitive impairments often associated with traditional treatments [oai_citation:1,Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Anxiety and Improves Memory - Neuroscience News] [oai_citation:2,CBG found to reduce anxiety and enhance memory in clinical trial]().
2. Lower Risk of Obesity:
Another surprising outcome of the study was the discovery that recent cannabis users were also 31% less likely to be obese. This finding challenges the common stereotype that cannabis use leads to weight gain due to increased appetite or "the munchies." Instead, the study suggests that cannabinoids may influence metabolism, appetite regulation, and energy balance in ways that contribute to a healthier weight profile [oai_citation:3,Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Anxiety and Improves Memory - Neuroscience News] [oai_citation:4,CBG found to reduce anxiety and enhance memory in clinical trial]
3. Enhanced Memory Function:
In addition to reducing anxiety and obesity risk, the study found that CBG may enhance memory, particularly verbal recall. CBG appeared to improve participants' ability to remember and recall information. This finding could have significant implications for those seeking to manage anxiety without sacrificing cognitive function [oai_citation:5,CBG Shows Promise in Reducing Anxiety Without Intoxication - ScienceBlog.com]
Implications and Future Research:
These findings highlight the potential of cannabinoids like CBG in addressing some of the most pressing health concerns today, including anxiety disorders and obesity. As more people seek natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals, the role of cannabis in health and wellness continues to expand. However, while these results are promising, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these effects and to explore the long-term impacts of cannabis use on mental and physical health.
Future studies will likely focus on the physiological effects of cannabis, such as its impact on heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels, as well as its broader implications for cognitive and metabolic health. Additionally, researchers are keen to investigate how different cannabinoids interact and what combinations might offer the most therapeutic benefits.
For those interested in exploring the details, the full study is available here [oai_citation:6,Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Anxiety and Improves Memory - Neuroscience News] CBG found to reduce anxiety and enhance memory in clinical trial].
