The Stoner's Guide to Exercise

We talked to athletes and trainers to find out how pot smokers should work out.

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Winter is finally over, and as temperatures rise and wooly layers are shed, some of us are realizing that we should have been a little more careful with our eating and gym habits these past few months. With swimsuit season nearly upon us, it’s time to get serious about lifting, running, and nutrition. While this is daunting enough for the average person, these tasks are additionally challenging for those whose preferred method of decompressing involves getting as high as possible.

So, how does weed affect your ability to work out? And, is it possible to smoke and get fit at the same time? After researching the latest studies and speaking with athletes and trainers, we’ve consolidated the sagest advice we could find into this comprehensive guide for the stoner who wants to shed some pounds.

Work out as much as possible.

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Work out in the morning, or at least before you start blazing.

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If you do smoke before you hit the gym, take it easy and team up with a sober spotter.

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Never skip cardio.

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"Runner's high" will take on a new meaning.

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And weed might actually make you a better runner.

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Opt for low intensity steady state activities (LISS) over high intensity intervals (HIIT).

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Incorporate yoga into your workout.

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Do your plyos.

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Consider giving up the ganja.

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JK, don’t do that.

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