571. Dr. Angela Bryan - Cannabis Use and The Effect on Enjoyment of Exercise

Angela D. Bryan is a Full Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is co-director of the CU Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) where the main thrust of her research has focused on a transdisciplinary approach to the study of health and risk behavior, and the development of interventions to improve health behaviors including physical activity, and decrease risk behaviors including sexual risk and substance use. Most recently, she and her colleagues have been heavily focused on the study of the public health implications of cannabis legalization. They study harm reduction in the context of high potency concentrates, possible impacts of cannabis use on health behaviors like diet and physical activity, as well as potential benefits of cannabis for pain, anxiety, sleep and in the context of cancer care. Dr. Bryan’s work has been continuously funded for over 20 years by NIH institutes including NIAAA, NCI, NIDA, NIA, and NINR. She has over 240 peer reviewed publications and teaches health psychology, research methods and statistical methods to undergraduate and graduate students. Angela's Links: CUCHangeScience on Instagram Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Time Stamps: 00:02 Introduction and Background 00:20 The Intersection of Cannabis and Exercise 01:43 The Surprising Benefits of Cannabis for Physical Activity 03:43 The Impact of Legalization on Cannabis Use and Physical Activity 04:05 The Stigma and Misconceptions Around Cannabis and Exercise 04:46 The Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Physical Activity Rates 05:33 The Role of Politics and Racism in Cannabis Research 06:31 The Positive Effects of Cannabis on Exercise Enjoyment 07:40 Exploring the Optimal Dosage and Types of Cannabis for Exercise 11:09 The Impact of Cannabis on Running Performance 14:14 The Role of Cannabis in Achieving a Flow State During Exercise 19:59 The Future of Cannabis and Exercise Research 23:06 The Future of Cannabis Regulation 23:48 The Response to Cannabis and Exercise Research in the Scientific Community 29:03 The Need for a Balanced Approach to Cannabis Research 32:16 Conclusion: The Potential of Cannabis in Enhancing Exercise Experience