5 Ways CBD Helps Endurance Athletes Perform Better
Endurance athletes know the importance of pushing their physical and mental limits to succeed. With that comes the potential risk of injury due to over-exertion or fatigue. Fortunately, Cannabidiol (CBD) has made its way into the athletic performance game and has proven to be a great ally in preventing injuries, managing pain, and optimizing athletes’ […]
5 Ways CBD Helps Endurance Athletes Perform Better
Endurance athletes know the importance of pushing their physical and mental limits to succeed. With that comes the potential risk of injury due to over-exertion or fatigue. Fortunately, Cannabidiol (CBD) has made its way into the athletic performance game and has proven to be a great ally in preventing injuries, managing pain, and optimizing athletes’ […]
CBD for Athletes – The 99% Podcast Interview
Venga founder & CEO, Jay OHare goes in-depth with Marilyn, Mark & Elliot of the 99% Podcast. Hosted by Elliot Bassett, Mountain Endurance head coach Marilyn Chychota head coach of Marilyn Chychota Coaching Jesse Vondracek, head coach of Top Step Training This is a podcast dedicated to the big picture ways to get faster and […]
How Much CBD Athletes Should Be Using for Training, Racing, and Recovery
When starting a CBD regimen, many athletes wonder, “how much CBD should I be using?” The answer is – it depends. There are many reasons to start using CBD, and your reason for using it will help guide how much you should be using. However, each person’s body responds in a unique way to CBD, […]
TedX: The Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Rachel Knox
The science around CBD is continually evolving, thanks in large part to revolutionaries who have been willing to go against the grain, push the boundaries, and go beyond the conventional, textbook medicine on which western medicine is based. In her 2019 TedX Portland talk, Dr. Knox speaks simply and clearly about the Endocannabinoid System – […]
CBN Cannabinoid Benefits
What is CBN? CBN cannabinoid benefits are wide-ranging and have only recently been discovered and studied by scientists. The cannabis Sativa plant produces over 100 cannabinoids – that we know of. The 2 most well-known are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol.) But there is an up-and-coming cousin to these 2 compounds that have been found […]
Why Every Athlete Needs CBD – Interview with Venga CBD CEO & Diaz Human Performance Coach Richard Diaz
Venga CBD founder and CEO sits down for a chat about CBD for athletes with Coach Richard Diaz of Diaz Human Performance.
CBD & The Endocannabinoid System
CBD is the primary active ingredient in hemp. It’s one out of hundreds of similar compounds, called cannabinoids, that are made and used by the endocannabinoid system.
Guide to Types of CBD Oils
CBD oil is a natural, concentrated oil that is extracted from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. You can think of it kind of like an essential oil; what lavender Essential Oil is to the lavender plant, CBD oil is to hemp.
Ibuprofen: The World’s Longest List of Harmful Side Effects
Among endurance athletes who put their bodies through the wringer on a regular basis, the percentage of those who regularly take OTC drugs like ibuprofen is extremely high. And taking ibuprofen or similar drugs during endurance efforts has been shown to have a long list of harmful side effects, with one study showing that for […]
How Venga CBD Benefits Athletes
Interview with Venga CEO Jay OHare
Go behind the scenes of Venga CBD with this in-depth interview with Venga CBD founder & CEO Jay OHare. This interview originally appeared on the 303 Endurance Podcast. Jay discusses the important role CBD can play in helping endurance athletes perform their best, why Venga CBD is different and significantly better than other products as […]
Pain & Inflammation and How CBD Can Help
Based on who you are and what you do, pain and inflammation are always going to be part of the equation. Every athlete gets that. But here’s the rub-a-dub-dub. Anytime pain shows up, it always brings along its good friend inflammation. And if you know anything about inflammation, it likes to arrive early, spread out […]