MEDIF - How the Fitness World is Embracing Legal Cannabis

As cannabis moves further into the mainstream, it has found a surprising ally in the world of fitness. While exercise and getting stoned may not seem like the most obvious pairing, there is an increasing trend of fitness fanatics, professional athletes, and personal trainers becoming cannabis connoisseurs. There’s a whole host of reasons for this, with some citing increased focus, better recovery, or a greater diet as the benefits of incorporating pot into their daily exercise routine.

A 2016 study in the American Journal of Addictions found that marijuana was the second most ...