Legal medical Marijuana usage is on the rise, but what happens when you take it before hitting the gym. What does the science say about smoking and fitness?

Here’s a brief educational look.

Remember to always check your local laws and this is in no way advice, just interesting research.

Some of the research studies referenced:

A Great PubMed Overview:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3717337/
Cancer:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16616335

Legal States:
http://www.businessinsider.com/legal-marijuana-states-2018-1

Marijuana and Exercise Study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3097453

French Study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16022934/

Scientifically Acknowledged Effects:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11157422/