Recover Like a Pro: Best Cannabis Picks for Post-Workout

After pushing your body through a challenging workout, recovery is where real progress happens. Lifting, running, cycling, or high-intensity exercise can build up strength and stamina, but proper care and post-workout recovery are crucial. Primitiv is proudly co-founded by former NFL players who know and honor the importance of mindful recovery. 

With its vast therapeutic properties and response to our body, cannabis can be an essential tool in your post-workout routine. Keep reading to learn how the right cannabis products can help reduce inflammation, ease soreness, and bring your body back to balance after a workout.

The Science Behind Cannabis for Muscle Recovery 

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in the body. Cannabinoids like THC and CBD interact with this system by binding to specific receptors in our body, leading to various effects that can help alleviate pain and maintain homeostasis. Well-known and researched for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, CBD has become increasingly popular among athletes seeking natural relief. 

By helping to reduce inflammation, CBD can aid in quicker recovery from injuries and intense workouts. Its ability to soothe swelling and discomfort helps athletes perform at their best. It also lets them stick to their training regimens without worrying about lingering pain or the intoxicating high of THC.

For pain management and relaxation, low doses of THC can be particularly effective. This cannabinoid helps relieve soreness. It also promotes deeper relaxation, which can be ideal after a long workout or intense exercise.

With its potentially calming effects, THC can enhance the recovery process and allow users to unwind both physically and mentally for improved well-being.

Building a Post-Workout Routine with Cannabis 

Primitiv focuses on using the healing power of cannabis to provide effective products for all preferred experiences and uses.  Our goal is to change how people view cannabis and show its potential as a medicine, and we’re dedicated to stocking our dispensary shelves with premium products for cannabis wellness. 

On our Niles, MI dispensary menu, check out our top recommended cannabis products for building out your post-workout routine: 

1. Cool Off With Primitiv’s CBD Rehydration Solution

Primitiv Performance’s quick-acting oral rehydration solution is a refreshing drink mix featuring a blend of nano CBD, vitamins, and essential electrolytes that provide excellent hydration for the body.

After your workout, choose your flavor and mix Primitiv’s Performance CBD mix into your water or post-workout beverage for fast-acting, calming relief from inflammation and soreness.

2. Target Sore Muscles With a Broad Spectrum Hemp-Derived CBD Topical

Especially when you’re chasing new personal records and fitness goals, aches and soreness are common after a solid workout. CBD topicals are excellent for those who don’t prefer to smoke but are looking for THC free, fast-acting, and precise pain relief. 

Primitiv Performance’s Transdermal Topical Cream was specifically formulated to address chronic pain and inflammation caused by sports injuries and everyday wear and tear. This cannabis topical cream contains a broad-spectrum mixture of 1500mg of CBD, CBG, CBC, and CBN mixed with a smooth cream base for fast-acting relief. 

3. Wind Down with a CBD Tincture 

Take a CBD tincture 15–30 minutes after your workout for effective calmness and relaxation of the body and mind. 

Vlasic’s 3000mg CBD Broad-Spectrum Tincture is high in CBD potency and gives an overall relaxing and regulating effect to the body when consumed sublingually. 

4. Rest & Recharge with CBN

Quality sleep is essential for muscle repair and recovery. A low-dose edible or a nighttime gummy with a CBN blend can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Wyld’s Boysenberry 2:1 THC:CBN gummies are perfect for a deep sleep. CBD helps the body transition into a cozy state of rest, while CBN offers restorative sleep for the mind. When combined with 5mg THC per gummy, you’re in for a good night’s sleep – no counting sheep required.

Pro Tips for a Successful Post-Workout Recovery 

  • Always rehydrate after exercise! Be sure you’ve hydrated enough and continue to do so once you add cannabis into your routine.
  • Especially if new to THC, start with a small dose and adjust based on how your body responds.
  • Experiment with different cannabinoid ratios. Try CBD during the day and THC/CBN in the evening for a well-rounded recovery cycle.
  • Log your experiences and the products you try. Keep track of which products, doses, and timing so you can establish a wellness routine that works best for your body.

Elevated Wellness & Recovery with Cannabis

Recovery isn’t just about healing soreness, but about rebuilding stronger. At Primitiv dispensary, we’re proud to offer elevated cannabis wellness solutions designed by pros who’ve lived the grind. 

We know the recovery is just as important as the workout process, and whether you’re shopping our Niles, MI dispensary menu or from the exclusive Primitiv Performance line of CBD wellness products, we have something to help you recover smarter, better, and stronger. 

Read our Blog for more cannabis fitness tips. Visit our Boston or Niles dispensary location or order online to build your personalized post-workout routine. 

The contents of this blog are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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