{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/athletics/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2375-markdown","title":"Microdosing: CannaAthlete's Activation Spray Product Review","slug":"microdosing-cannaathletes-activation-spray-product-review","content":"### Microdosing: The Hot Cannabis Trend\n\n[Microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/micro-dosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain) is one of the [biggest new trends](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/58756d23772f3e0008ef0ece/top-10-cannabis-trends-for-2017) in cannabis, and I’m possibly its number one fan. Microdosing started as a way for me to not only fight [chronic pain from migraines](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain) but to also remain functional throughout the day. Being more [THC sensitive](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/3-ways-to-keep-your-cannabis-tolerance-under-control) than most, microdosing also offers me all the benefits of cannabis without the worry of going overboard.\n\nIn a series of blog posts, [I’m reviewing 3 new products](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5874285019303000083745bc/microdosing-the-big-new-trend)  that have recently come to the California market. The products I selected for review are [Satori Edibles by CannaCraft](https://www.cannacraft.com/), [PetraMints by Kiva Confections](https://www.kivaconfections.com/), and today’s review which will focus on **Activation Spray by CannaAthlete**. By sharing my own microdosing experiences, my hope is that other cannabis consumers or wanna-be-new-to-cannabis-consumers will consider smaller dose products as a viable option.\n\n![Hello1-min (27).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_27_1c2b206457.png)\n\n### Activation Spray by CannAthlete\n\nActivation Spray was created by Jim McAlpine of the 420 Games and Seibo Shen, the award-winning Founder of VapeXhale. Both of these guys are huge proponents of consuming cannabis during athletic pursuits, emphasizing that cannabis can actually enhance rather than diminish performance. Jim McAlpine believes in this idea so strongly, he is about to open the world’s first cannabis gym [Power Plant](http://powerplantgym.com/) with his partner Ricky Williams, a former NFL player.\n\nThe unique thing about Activation Spray is that it is a nifty little minty mouth spray that accurately doses 1mg of THC per spray. Each bottle contains 150 mg of THC, which is the equivalent of 150 mouth sprays. CannAthlete calls it “game-changing microdosing,” where the focus is on “elevation” of spirit rather than the effect of getting high. In the words of Seibo Shen:\n\n\"The athletes that we work with have benefitted immensely by integrating cannabis into their exercise programs. That’s why we decided to create our Activation Spray as a 1 mg of THC per dose product.  \n\nBeing able to hit your “sweet spot” as an athlete is important, and the ability to dose with 5X more accuracy than traditional microdose products is game-changing for those looking to increase focus but not detract from coordination and endurance. Don’t get high. Get elevated with CannAthlete Activation Spray.”\n\n![Hello6-min (13).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_13_af8a62d10e.png)\n\n### Microdosing Before My Workout\n\nWell, I am always game to hit my sweet spot, as he says, so I decided to give the Activation Spray a whirl while I exercised. Unfortunately, I hurt my shoulder while snowboarding, so my workout became workout-light with a one-hour session at San Francisco’s Dailey Method. Those ladies are fit and toned, though, so it can’t be too light.\n\nOpening up the spray in the locker room 15 minutes prior to class, I liked the discreet nature of the product. It is a lovely glass bottle that might be confused for a small perfume. When carrying cannabis products, I do not think that is necessarily a bad thing. \n\nNot wanting to become a cautionary tale, I chose to proceed with caution, so I shook the little love nugget and sprayed 3 squirts into my mouth, the equivalent of 3mg of THC. Wow, minty freshness in abundance, an incredible explosion of spearmint, all of which results in excellent Date-Night-Mouth (yes, DNM is real).\n\nI put my stuff into my locker and entered the Dailey Method class, and waited to feel the effects. The first thing that I noticed is that the onset of Activation Spray happened within 15 minutes, relatively quickly, which is a benefit of using a mouth spray. I also noticed that the music, which is always good at The Dailey Method, was more interesting and engaging than usual and that my focus turned to my breathing and the rhythm of movement and sound. \n\nIt did seem that I was also more focused, as promised, yet without the feeling of being high. My mind tends to wander when I do bar-method-like classes, so I found this to be extremely helpful. The effect of the spray seemed to last for a few hours, and all in all, I was very happy with the experience, something that I would choose to do again.\n\n![Hello2-min (29).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello2_min_29_5faf2ece50.png)\n\n### Microdosing Meets Snowboarding\n\nThe next week I took a trip to Squaw and got my groove on snowboarding in some of the best snow in years. My shoulder was still bothering me, so I took a couple of sprays from my Activation bottle. Again, I noticed a heightened awareness of my breathing, a sense of my own range of motion as well as a reduction in pain. Everyone reacts differently to cannabis, but I believe that based on my own experience, Activation Spray delivers on its promise.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post.\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\n\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. You don't pay unless you're approved!","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/ee604/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.png","srcSet":"/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/69585/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.png 200w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/497c6/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.png 400w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/ee604/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.png 800w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/12b05/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.png 836w","srcWebp":"/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/58556/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/61e93/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.webp 200w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/1f5c5/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.webp 400w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/58556/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.webp 800w,\n/static/69867e7f0516c688ce18d75cc6fab01e/6c306/1c449cc8f444636a77d7140613c07ec9.webp 836w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2386-markdown","title":"Microdosing Cannabis: Satori Chocolate Edibles Review","slug":"microdosing-cannabis-satori-chocolate-edibles-review","content":"Last year, I often lamented the lack of low-dose options on the market for cannabis consumers. Walking into a typical dispensary, it’s quite common to be advised to purchase a 200 mg bar of chocolate or offered a gummy bear that may be anywhere from 20–50 mg of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).\n\nLuckily, this year we’ve seen the emergence of several new brands and products that have the microdosing cannabis consumer in mind. One of my absolute favorite new brands to hit the market in 2017 is called Satori. This California brand offers a [variety of low-dose chocolate-covered edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-cannabis-brands-that-are-doing-it-right) in 1 mg, 3 mg and 10 mg doses.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en) \n\n### Microdosing Marijuana Explained\n\nThe [practice of microdosing marijuana](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-101-cannabis-psilocybin-and-lsd) involves ingesting small amounts of cannabis to create a specific effect. For a medical marijuana consumer, this may be titrating a small amount throughout the day to treat a condition without feeling the effect of being high. For someone not seeking to treat a specific condition, microdosing may be used to produce a sense of well-being, reduce anxiety, focus attention or lift the spirits on a dreary day. Yep, in a nutshell, that’s microdosing.\n\n![Satori’s cannabis-infused chocolate-covered edibles](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58797273eb7401000b5ac214/embedded_images/58797302f00ad100085798ec/studio3.JPG)\nSatori pairs cannabis and chocolate in these tasty microdosed edibles.\n \nFor me, [microdosing cannabis started as a way to manage chronic pain](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain) effectively without feeling the psychoactive high. This worked very well for my chronic migraines and fibromyalgia. Over time however, I noticed that I enjoyed the relaxation and more subtle effects of microdosing. \n\nAfter a stressful day, microdosing a 3 mg cannabis-infused chocolate has a way of taking the edge off, similar to drinking a glass of wine. It should be noted that most people will not feel any noticeable psychoactive effects at around 2.5 mg and will begin to feel psychoactivity at around 5 –10 mg. As everyone is different, there are no hard and fast rules, but this applies to me. \n\nNow, I realize, if you’re an avid cannabis consumer with higher THC tolerances, such a low dosage may seem laughable. For those with lower tolerances though or for anyone who may have had a bad edible experience, this is a perfect way to onramp into the world of cannabis.  \n\n### Satori Cannabis Chocolate Review\n\nFor my trial run with [Satori](https://twitter.com/satoriedibles), I chose to consume the 3 mg THC Wild Strawberries in Organic Milk Chocolate. Rather than sitting at home, I decided to test the 420 Games principle that [cannabis and athletics can go hand in hand](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-420-games-celebrates-athletes-healthy-living-and-cannabis.\n\nTo that end, I chose to attend a yoga class at my favorite yoga studio in San Francisco, Yoga Tree Castro, with my good girlfriend Valerie. (Valerie did not consume any cannabis.) I’ve been an avid yoga practitioner for the past 15 years, so I know both my capabilities and limits; I felt confident that 3 mg of THC wouldn’t put my downward dog (or me) in jeopardy. \n\nAs cannabis edibles must first be digested and then metabolized by your liver before entering your bloodstream, it can take up to one to two hours to feel the effects. With that in mind, I decided to consume my 3 mg Satori cannabis chocolate an hour before class time. Sitting in my car after I parked, I grabbed my Satori box. The packaging, which seems to be made out of recycled material, is aesthetically pleasing; it looks like high-quality-granola-meets-the-Whole-Foods-set.\n\n### Seeing Into One’s True Nature With Satori\n\nGoogling the word “Satori,” I came up with this: “The word is derived from the Japanese verb satoru. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, satori refers to the experience of kenshō, \"seeing into one's true nature.” Well, yes, I was feeling pretty good about everything at this point.\n\nOpening the box, I poured a handful of the cannabis chocolates into my palm. One of the first things I noticed was the chocolatey aroma wafting up intermixed with a faint scent of cannabis. I happen to like the smell of cannabis, so for me this was a pleasant experience. The second thing I noticed was that the size of the chocolates vary, and that they appeared to be panned, given the uneven texture. \n\nPanning refers to the practice of tumbling the chocolate over an object, such as a tasty dried strawberry. The only downside to panning with cannabis is that the dosage may vary. This is due to the size of the dried strawberry being panned and the amount of chocolate that actually coats the object. In other words, one strawberry might be 2 mg and another strawberry might be 4 mg. Unperturbed by this fact, I looked over the cannabis chocolates in my hand, chose a middle-sized chocolate-coated strawberry and popped it in my mouth.\n\n### First Impressions: This Is High-Quality Chocolate With a Hint of Cannabis\n\nOh, high-quality chocolate is what immediately entered my mind. Chocolate I want more of (which is somewhat problematic with edibles and requires restraint)! The other taste that came through was an earthy cannabis flavor, although it didn’t overpower the chocolate. The sweetness of the strawberry combined with the chocolate and cannabis flavor was pure bliss and unlike any other marijuana edible I’ve tried to date.\n\nUsually, it seems that manufacturers try to completely negate the cannabis flavor from an edible whereas Satori seems to celebrate it. Now, I would need to wait to feel the effects.\n\n![Cannabis chocolate to enhance my yoga experience](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58797273eb7401000b5ac214/embedded_images/58797276eb7401000b5ac215/studio2.JPG)\nGetting my zen on with Satori at Yoga Tree Castro in SF. \n\nAn hour later, I unrolled my yoga mat next to Valerie. Soon thereafter, I started to feel the effects of my cannabis-infused chocolate-covered strawberry as I began our first series of vinyasas. I felt a sense of relaxation and a deeper level of awareness within my body as we warmed up.\n\nOne striking difference was the emphasis I felt within my breathing and the sense of breath going to different parts of my body. As any yoga practitioner knows, this is a core tenet of yoga, but is often glossed over within the mind, which tends to wander and hold onto everything except the breath. I didn’t feel stoned; rather, I felt calm, focused and happy.\n\n### Feeling Happy From Satori’s Cannabis-Infused Chocolate-Covered Strawberry\n\nThe last word “happy” is a word I don’t often use when describing cannabis edibles. For the most part, when I take an edible, I notice a general sense of calm, but I also find them extremely useful for sleeping. With the Satori cannabis chocolate, I noticed a significant uptick in both my mood and energy level, which for me is quite unusual for any edible. If Satori could be analagous to something, it might be to the sativa marijuana strain. \n\nAs the class progressed, I went deeper into poses than I might normally go, while at the same time I didn’t feel as if I were stretching past any limitations. With the music going and feeling the flow both within myself and the class, I was really enjoying myself. There was only one point at which I thought better of a pose and stopped myself from doing a forearm stand, an upside-down inversion on the forearms. Considering I was about a foot away from my neighbors on either side, going upside down didn’t seem like it was in anyone’s best interest. \n\nAt the end of the 90-minute class, I was definitely feeling as if I were “seeing into my own true nature” as it were. I was extremely pleased with my experience with Satori’s 3 mg marijuana-spiked chocolate-covered strawberry. This is one cannabis product I plan to keep in heavy rotation and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Definitely a keeper.\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/tag/cannabis-101/) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/14b42/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg","srcSet":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/f836f/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/2244e/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 400w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/14b42/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 800w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/47498/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 1200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/54ac5/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/58556/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/61e93/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/1f5c5/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 400w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/58556/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 800w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/99238/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 1200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/5e0b8/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":4969,"name":"Athletics","slug":"athletics","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}