Comments on: Cannabis and Athleticism

By: Aptosian

Aptosian — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:47:14 +0000

Though it’s not likely to be confused with steroids, cannabis will most certainly be recognized someday as a performance enhancing drug. Natural, unrestricted movement is a key to any athletic move, and cannabis use provides such freedom of movement. I’m even a better golfer since I’ve become a daily user. Moderation is the key.

By: Peter 4000

Peter 4000 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:55:07 +0000

Just listened to the mp3. One thing I feel should be mentioned is that as far as athletes choosing cannabis over a couple beers is that it is well researched that alcohol greatly reduces protein synthesis (for muscle repair), lowers testosterone, raises cortisol, lowers HGH release due to REM sleep interruption, dehydrates the body and adds tons of empty calories, among other consequences. The effect on hormone levels lasts 24-72 hours so even a little relaxing on the weekend with beer is detrimental to an athlete. Marijuana is virtually harmless to an athlete and alcohol is the worst thing you can put in your body so why are we driving pro-athletes to drink?

By: 43 year user

43 year user — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:21:28 +0000

The proof is in the pudding,as my wife used to say, The best swimmer Phelps takes a hit at times and then probsably hits the pool for practice. Rob Van Dam, world wrestling world champion, and more and more World class athletes are proving that pot can be smoked and people can still perform well in society.
GOOD-BYE PROHIBITION.

By: 42

42 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:40:46 +0000

I played soccer after smoking for the first time and I was amazed at how well I was playing. I never had to think about what I was going to do with the ball.. it just came naturally. It didn’t seem to hurt my endurance any either..

By: Fireweed

Fireweed — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:10:22 +0000

I do better, try more and try longer when I smoke before hitting the skatepark.

By: 43 year user

43 year user — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:08:25 +0000

While high, an athlete can concentrate on what is needed to perfect ,improve his/her performance