If you’re thinking about holiday fitness goals and CBD, now is the time to act. We’re creeping up on the time of year I have started calling “The Season of Baked Goods.” The days from October 1 to New Year’s Eve are a cavalcade of candy, cakes, comfort food, cookies, cookies, and more cookies.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But, it’s also a challenge to self control, blood sugar, and the waistline.
Did you know that CBD can help you achieve your holiday fitness goals? Not only is CBD a go-to supplement when you need to chill, it’s also hugely beneficial as a fitness supplement when it comes to energy, post-workout recovery, and rest.
Let’s look at a few ways CBD can help you make it through The Season of Baked Goods without having to invest in bigger pants.
What Is CBD and How Does CBD Work?
To better understand how CBD helps with fitness, recovery, and energy, we first have to understand how it works with our bodies.
There are a lot of ongoing scientific studies about CBD’s therapeutic effects, but they’re all currently still ongoing. That means that the FDA prohibits anyone from claiming that CBD “treats” any condition or illness. We won’t make any claims to that effect until we’re allowed to, legally. Instead, we’ll look at abundant anecdotal evidence from people all over the world who have used cannabis therapeutically for centuries, as well as the hard science of what CBD actually does in the body.
CBD is short for cannabidiol, one of a group of molecular compounds called cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant. CBD isn’t the only cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, and in fact, it’s some of the other cannabinoids like CBG, CBN and CBC that help boost the beneficial effects that fitness and wellness enthusiasts look to CBD for.
When we ingest a cannabinoid, like CBD, it interfaces with something in our bodies called the endocannabinoid system. This is a cell-signalling system that runs throughout our bodies, closely integrating with our central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as organs, tissues, and systems that regulate sleep, mood, digestion, and more.
Our bodies naturally produce compounds called endocannabinoids that are called up when we need to calm ourselves or address pain, inflammation, and more. Cannabinoids like CBD work in much the same way.
Wait, Did You Say CBD Comes From Cannabis?
Yes, CBD comes from cannabis. But CBD products, such as those sold at CBDfx, come from a form of cannabis called hemp. Hemp has less than 0.3% THC (the cannabinoid that gets you high) in it, which is such a tiny trace amount that it is non-intoxicating. In fact, a majority of our CBD products even use a type of CBD oil called broad spectrum CBD, which removes even more of the THC from the product, taking it down to non-detectable levels. So, to summarize, our CBD comes from hemp and it cannot get you high.
How Can CBD Help With My Holiday Fitness Goals?
Today, we’ll look at three major ways CBD can help all of us achieve our holiday fitness goals: energy and focus, soothing sore muscles, and rest and recovery. These are three pillars to fitness and a healthy exercise regime.
CBD for Energy and Focus
It may come as a surprise that CBD is considered a useful supplement for energy and focus. After all, isn’t it what we choose when we want to relax?
The truth is, much of the effects that CBD imparts are dependent on what the cannabinoid is working in concert with, and what part of the endocannabinoid system it’s engaging with.
When CBD is combined with the cannabinoid CBG, people report it to be both focusing and energizing. This is because of the Entourage Effect, which is a synergistic event in which different cannabinoids work together to modify one another’s individual effects while also enhancing the overall effect of the experience.
You need energy to get off the couch and start exercising, and you need focus to make your workout the safest and most effective one possible for you.
CBD + CBG Morning Capsules are formulated with a blend of CBD and CBG for focus, plus extended-release caffeine to keep you on your toes without jitters or a crash. The addition of the amino acid L-Tyrosine adds a natural boost of alertness.
Our CBD Focus Shots also feature CBD, CBG, and caffeine, as well as circulation-boosting L-arginine. This little fella is super portable, so you can throw it in your gym bag, and it comes in yummy natural pomegranate and tropical fruit flavors.
CBD for Soothing Sore Muscles
Any good workout will result in sore muscles — especially if you’re like me and you haven’t exactly, totally, specifically, technically … exercised in a bit.
Typical sore muscles are, of course, a sign that we’re doing something right — our muscles are recovering from strain and getting stronger and more defined. That’s all well and good, but if you haven’t worked out in a while and you jump right into a bunch of deadlifts, you’re going to have trouble climbing stairs the next day.
Natural anti-inflammatories are a godsend when your muscles are aching. CBD topicals, like CBD creams and balms, give you the ability to deliver a soothing dose of CBD and other inflammation-soothing ingredients directly to your problem spots.
CBD Muscle & Joint Cream
is a popular choice for soothing sore muscles among both runners and weightlifters. It’s made with broad spectrum CBD, as well as natural pain relievers like white willow bark, caffeine, and menthol.
You may already know that aspirin was originally created from white willow bark. That’s because white willow bark is nature’s own NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Menthol is also a powerful anti-inflammatory that acts as a counterirritant, meaning that it causes a minor irritation to your skin that works against the current irritation — that’s the source of the cool-then-warm sensation you get when you rub it on your skin.
Muscle & Joint Balm Sticks are another efficient and effective choice for rubbing down sore spots. They’re formulated with CBD, menthol, camphor oil, black pepper oil, peppermint oil and wintergreen oil for a cooling, pain-soothing, invigorating massage.
Rest & Recovery
It may sound counterintuitive, thinking about rest when it comes to hitting holiday fitness goals, but time for healthy muscle and tissue recovery is as vital as time spent in the gym.
Massage and rest are crucial to building muscle, and building muscle is crucial to fighting those pie calories.
Soreness in our soft tissues is also their way of telling us they need to recover and rebuild. That’s why professional athletes get sports massages and rubdowns, and one of the many reasons our body needs sleep.
A lot of fitness enthusiasts swear that CBD helps them recover faster from workouts. This group includes professional athletes, Olympians, and distance runners, among many others. It’s used to reduce muscle discomfort, relax tension, and improve the quality and efficiency of rest periods.
In addition to the topicals we listed above, there are other valuable CBD products to improve your rest and recovery time.
Our Calming & Moisturizing Balm Stick is a fantastic product to soothe the muscles, the skin, and the mind. It’s made with CBD, as well as the natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory lavender. The addition of shea butter is valuable for moisturizing skin, fighting bacteria, and fighting inflammation.
You can even purchase our two balm sticks as a bundle and see which you prefer for a post-workout rubdown and which works best for a rest day massage!
Protein is a vital nutrient for rebuilding muscle during recovery. Our vegan CBD Cookies With Protein may seem like an odd fitness recommendation when we’re already up to our necks in cookies and cakes, but these treats weigh in at just 180 calories per serving while delivering 13 grams of muscle-building protein. It’s a great post-workout snack (I’m partial to the peanut butter one).
You already know that CBD is the perfect supplement when you need to relax and get quality rest, but you might not have considered how it can be combined with anti-inflammatories and wellness-boosting ingredients to make that rest time even more effective toward hitting your holiday fitness goals.
For instance, our CBD Gummies with Turmeric and Spirulina are made with 50mg of CBD per serving, as well as the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory superfoods turmeric and spirulina. Our Multivitamin CBD Gummies support CBD with vitamins A, C, D3, E, B complex and more. And our Apple Cider Vinegar CBD Gummies are made with 80mg of organic pomegranate per serving (it’s an antioxidant), as well as 50mg of soothing CBD and 1,000mg of apple cider vinegar, which is known for an absolute multitude of health benefits.
Finally, when it’s time to get a solid night of recuperating sleep, our CBD Gummies for Sleep are made with melatonin, as well as magnesium, passion flower, chamomile and lemon balm to promote a deeply restful night.
Our CBD Oil Sleep Tincture is also made with melatonin, as well as a formula of CBD, CBN and sleep-boosting terpenes for a relaxing, restful Entourage Effect.
Achieve Your Holiday Fitness Goals With CBD!
When it comes to your holiday fitness goals, we can give thanks for CBD. It’s no trick that cannabidiol helps fitness — instead, it’s a treat! You could even say “joy to the world…” Eek. Sorry, I got carried away.
Anyway, don’t overlook the healthy benefits of CBD products when it comes to hitting your holiday fitness goals. While they can’t keep you from having that second slice of pumpkin pie, they can make it easier to work off tomorrow.
Try our CBD topicals for soothing those sore post-workout muscles!
