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Marijuana Use Might Boost Physical Activity, Finds Study 

A study has found a positive association between weed consumption and the motivation to exercise.

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Amidst growing debate over the legalization of weed across the globe, a recent study has found a positive association between marijuana consumption and the motivation to exercise.

The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, stated that that ‘the majority of participants who endorsed using cannabis shortly before/after exercise reported that doing so enhances their enjoyment of and recovery from exercise, and approximately half reported that it increases their motivation to exercise’.

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