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Cannabis impairs cycling performance 📉

Not the best idea for maximising endurance.

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Tom Coughlin
Oct 04, 2024
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Cannabis containing THC impairs 20-min cycling time trial performance irrespective of the method of inhalation

Background

Cannabis contains various compounds including CBD and THC, the latter of which is prohibited in-competition by WADA 🚨

Anecdotally, there have been reports of cannabis (and THC) improving performance, potentially due to it’s pain manage…

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