Sport has always been a part of my life. Since I was 5 years old, I have spent well over half of my free time training, competitions and various sporting challenges. But until a few years ago I neglected my diet and especially my regeneration in relation to my performance. My body worked. That was all that mattered and I had no idea how much potential I was actually leaving behind. It was only during my studies that I was practically forced to deal more intensively with my diet. My performance at the time was extremely unstable. A state that I was not used to at all, but which was due to two factors: On the one hand, the triple burden of studying, job and training and, on the other hand, my diet. After intensive research, I decided to switch to a vegetarian diet and especially to optimize my routines before and after sleep in order to improve my regeneration.
Years later, I've ended up in Crossfit and eat a completely vegan diet.
As a vegan, do I have to pay attention to a specific nutrient intake?
My answer is yes and no. Yes, because Crossfit is of course a sport that has an extremely high energy requirement. Here I mainly use high-quality nutrients from sprouts, germs and fermented foods. No, I say because as a vegan, on the one hand, I already consume an extremely high proportion of fresh, unprocessed foods and, on the other hand, the myth that only vegans should supplement vitamin B12 has long been refuted. However, what is of course a major challenge for all athletes regardless of diet is proper regeneration. As a crossfitter, I usually train 6 times a week for several hours. And even then, I'm still a long way from the workload of all the top athletes in this sport. Nevertheless, even at my level, this can only be achieved with an optimal recovery between the individual units. And that's exactly where my new favorite supplement comes in: CBD oil.
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What is CBD?
CBD stands for cannabidiol. This cannabinoid is extracted from female hemp plant, However, unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effects. So there are no mind-expanding effects as a result. However, CBD - such as the CBD Recover Oil - has certain properties that are interesting for every athlete and that I have been using for myself for a few months. Ultimately, there are 4 main ways CBD works. It has a relaxing effect and can therefore promote your sleep. It has a calming effect on your nervous system. It can relieve cramps and promote regeneration. Sounds like the perfect support for every athlete, doesn't it?
How does CBD work?
In our body there are so-called cannabinoid receptors that are located in the central nervous system. A distinction is made between CB1 and CB2 receptors. And that's exactly where the CBD can dock. Together with endogenous ligands, the two receptors form the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS in turn is involved in many important processes such as pain control and mediation of pain perception as well as the regulation of emotional life in our body. Thus, CBD is so versatile in the body and supports you with its relaxing, anxiety-relieving and stress-reducing effect.
CBD in sports
Because of its effect, CBD is the ideal companion in Crossfit for me. Every training session causes small inflammatory processes in the muscle tissue under stress. Of course, the body has its own protective mechanism to heal this inflammation, but in some situations it needs support. With its anti-inflammatory effect, CBD can support the protection of the cells and thus enable faster regeneration. In addition, you can also use CBD for injuries, as it helps to relieve pain. Last but not least, CBD helps me sleep better. Not because it is directly tiring but because it helps the body to relax and supports the nervous system in shutting down. But doesn't that fall under doping in professional sport? Fortunately not, as CBD was removed from the list of prohibited substances by the WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) in 2017, thus clearing the way for professional sport.
Conclusion
Personally, I have been using CBD for several months directly after intensive training sessions or in the evening before going to bed to give my body the necessary rest. So for me it is the ideal companion. In addition to this, I now increasingly use vitamin D oil and products to build up my intestinal flora in the cold season in order to support my immune system as much as possible. Because every crossfitter knows that a forced break from training can be damn exhausting.
It became clear to me that the right regeneration in particular is the key to high performance and lasting efficiency. In addition to all of my daily routines, CBD oil has now become an integral part of my day, which has significantly improved my regeneration. And it sure can do the same for you too.
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