Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is hailed as a wonder substance. It can improve your mood, salve your anxiety, rock you to sleep and soothe aching muscles. You’d expect such a miracle ingredient would be hard to get your hands on, but CBD is everywhere. It’s in granola bars, soap, soda, deodorant, gummy candies — everything. The industry hit $3.9 billion in 2018 and continues to grow.
One might attribute CBD’s rapid rise to how well it gels with contemporary ideas of wellness. No stress, no pain; who wouldn’t want that? And while studies aiming to uncover its true nature are ongoing, one widely accepted notion is the ability to reduce inflammation. That quality alone presents significant potential for athletes and active individuals.
“It is a nice addition to a solid wellness program that must include regular exercise, a healthy nutrient-dense diet, proper sleep and stress management practice,” says Dr. Chad Beauchamp, founder of REPAIR Sports Institute in Huntington Beach. “Without a solid foundation to a wellness program, CBD is limited in its effect.”
Beauchamp uses CBD himself and also suggests clients use it when healing from an injury or as a sleep aid. With CBD-enhanced products numbering in the thousands, however, it can be intimidating to find one to fit your lifestyle. So we reached out to a crew of pro-CBD professional trainers to find out what they like best.
Meraki CBD
CourtesyFor his wellness regimen as well as that of his clients, Dr. Beauchamp recommends Meraki. “I know the purity of it and do not have to worry about it being labeled inappropriately for chemicals or improper dosing,” he says. “I also love the nano-technology that allows for maximizing the absorption of the product in order to work at an optimal level within the body.”
