As a fitness professional I never stop learning. There's always new research, information and improvements that are being made to our existing knowledge base. Every year I take the time to learn a new skill and/or update my knowledge of fitness related topics. I want to be the best trainer that I can be, and that means staying relevant.
Last year (2020), I completed my 200hr Yoga teacher training, which has been such a wonderful addition to my fitness practice. This year (2021), I decided to complete my certification in cannabis competency. Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many of my clients have asked me about the effect of cannabis use on exercise. If THC or CBD based cannabis therapies were better for certain ailments? Was it better to smoke, vape, ingest or use topical treatments? Honestly, I did not know the answers so I set to find out.
I registered for the CanEdEm certification that is offered to to Healthcare Professionals (including nurses, chiropractors, PSWs) and found a great source of information that allowed me to fill in my knowledge gaps and now I feel much better prepared for conversations with my clients regarding the use of cannabis.
The areas of discussion that I found most relevant for the fitness industry and my clients, was the use of CBD oil for reducing inflammation (e.g. reducing recovery time) and pain relief (minor injuries).
Besides uses for the fitness industry, I also found the use of cannabis for the treatment of medical conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, etc... fascinating. When used properly, cannabis can be quite a wonderful healthcare tool.
In summary, if you have any questions about cannabis and fitness, or cannabis use in general, feel free to reach out to me. I offer a judgement free space and promise to do my best to guide you through this often confusing field.
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