Cannabis and Athletic Performance Jamie Burr PhD | Koopcast Episode 104

Jamie Burr is an Associate Professor in Human Health and Nutritional Science and the director of the Human Performance and Health Research lab at the University of Guelph. His work considers integrated systems-level exercise physiology, with a focus on novel techniques and training practices to optimize performance. His laboratory works with elite athletes across a range of sports who compete at the national, international, and professional levels. They also share a focus on understanding the role of exercise and physical activity in promoting good health.

Jamie’s Lab website:

https://hplguelph.weebly.com/

A condensed version of review for Gatorade Sports Science XP

https://www.gssiweb.org/en/sports-science-exchange/Article/cannabis-and-exercise-performance-current-evidence

Articles discussed- 

Cannabis and Athletic Performance 

Habitual cannabis use is associated with altered cardiac mechanics and arterial

stiffness, but not endothelial function in young healthy smokers

Information on coaching-
www.trainright.com

Koop’s Social Media-
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