A customer who runs regularly asked me whether it was better to take his CBD before or after his session, convinced there had to be a universal right answer. The truth is a little more nuanced.
Before exercise, for focus and calm
Taking CBD before a session can help some athletes calm slight nerves before exercise, especially for a competition or an important event. Avoid doses that are too high at that moment, though, as you could feel drowsy, which would hurt your performance.
After exercise, for recovery
This is the most commonly recommended moment, because CBD can accompany muscle relaxation and general recovery after intense effort. Many sporty customers prefer to include it in their evening routine after training rather than just before.
What matters most is regularity
Before or after, CBD's effect on recovery seems linked more to regular use than to a specific single moment. Occasional use just before one session rarely has a noticeable impact compared with a routine built up over several weeks.
"I tried before and after for several weeks. Honestly, it's in the evening after training that I feel the biggest difference in my recovery."
If you do sport and aren't sure about the right moment for you, we can help you build a routine suited to your training rhythm.
CBD is not a medicine.
