New Study: Does Regular Cannabis Use Affect Performance in Female Athletes?
A new study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, has found that female regular cannabis users do not produce as much anaerobic power as non-users, even when 'they are active and fit.
Through their research, researchers at the University of Northern Colorado have determined whether chronic cannabis use in physically active female athletes alters their health performance.
Researchers compared 12 healthy female cannabis users with 12 non-users. Both groups were between the ages of 19 and 34 and regularly participated in resistance training and aerobics.
Regarding lung function, strength and power ratings, and C-reactive protein concentrations between cannabis users and non-users, researchers did not observe significant differences.
"There were no differences between the groups with respect to body size, body composition, lung function, cardiorespiratory function, or muscle strength," the authors said. of the cross-sectional study.
Results showed that marijuana users "produced significantly less power" during the first two states of the Wingate test assessment, which determine peak anaerobic power and anaerobic capacity .
Cannabis users showed 18% less power during the first five seconds of pedaling and 20% less power during the second five-second period, compared to non-users cannabis.
"It is important for coaches and athletes to determine whether athlete performance is highly dependent on short-term power output," the researchers said.
However, despite the lower potency, regular marijuana users "also experienced significantly less anaerobic fatigue," the study concluded.
Athletes Cannabis usersThere is clear evidence that athletes use cannabis products. One study reported that "out of 46,202 athletes surveyed, 1 in 4 said they had used cannabis".
Further research showed that "most (77%) subjects said cannabis positively affected their performance by improving their focus, energy, relaxation and recovery after a coaching". Additionally, many professional athletes have been candid about their marijuana use.
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup soccer champion and 2019 FIFA World Player of the Year, told Benzinga that she is ventured into cannabis in search of a "healthier product". , a more natural option for pain management, sleep aid, in-flight relaxation and general recovery.”
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A new study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, has found that female regular cannabis users do not produce as much anaerobic power as non-users, even when 'they are active and fit.
Through their research, researchers at the University of Northern Colorado have determined whether chronic cannabis use in physically active female athletes alters their health performance.
Researchers compared 12 healthy female cannabis users with 12 non-users. Both groups were between the ages of 19 and 34 and regularly participated in resistance training and aerobics.
Regarding lung function, strength and power ratings, and C-reactive protein concentrations between cannabis users and non-users, researchers did not observe significant differences.
"There were no differences between the groups with respect to body size, body composition, lung function, cardiorespiratory function, or muscle strength," the authors said. of the cross-sectional study.
Results showed that marijuana users "produced significantly less power" during the first two states of the Wingate test assessment, which determine peak anaerobic power and anaerobic capacity .
Cannabis users showed 18% less power during the first five seconds of pedaling and 20% less power during the second five-second period, compared to non-users cannabis.
"It is important for coaches and athletes to determine whether athlete performance is highly dependent on short-term power output," the researchers said.
However, despite the lower potency, regular marijuana users "also experienced significantly less anaerobic fatigue," the study concluded.
Athletes Cannabis usersThere is clear evidence that athletes use cannabis products. One study reported that "out of 46,202 athletes surveyed, 1 in 4 said they had used cannabis".
Further research showed that "most (77%) subjects said cannabis positively affected their performance by improving their focus, energy, relaxation and recovery after a coaching". Additionally, many professional athletes have been candid about their marijuana use.
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup soccer champion and 2019 FIFA World Player of the Year, told Benzinga that she is ventured into cannabis in search of a "healthier product". , a more natural option for pain management, sleep aid, in-flight relaxation and general recovery.”
Photo: courtesy of Nicolas Hoizey on Unsplash
CANNABIS BENZINGA CONFERENCEMeet the biggest players in the cannabis industry and strike deals that will drive the industry forward.
With live company presentations, insider panels and unparalleled access to networking, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where cannabis executives and entrepreneurs meet .
Join us September 13-14, 2022 at The Palmer House in Chicago, IL.
© 2022 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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