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Austin is a movement city — sweaty spin studios on South Lamar, sunrise yoga at Zilker, a trail run through Barton Creek Greenbelt, or the local classic: looping Lady Bird Lake with an iced coffee in hand. However you get your body moving, recovery can leave us sore and grumpy. That’s where CBD steps in.

Why Pair CBD with Movement?

CBD (cannabidiol) works with your body’s endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate stress, inflammation, and sleep — three things every active human needs for smooth recovery.

• Less soreness: CBD may help tame post-workout inflammation so you don’t feel wrecked the next day.

• Better sleep: real recovery happens at night, and CBD can support deeper rest.

• Calmer nerves pre-workout: especially if performance anxiety (or just gym dread) is a thing.

Think of it as a natural teammate: you do the sweat, CBD helps your body restore balance.

Pre-Workout Vibes

Instead of a jittery energy drink, CBD can help you settle into your movement with a clear head. For a neighborhood jog or a laid-back walk at the Mueller Lake trail, it can help you slow down, be present, and notice the wildlife.

Post-Workout Relief

Here’s where CBD really shines: recovery. After exercise, your muscles are inflamed and healing. A Watermelon CBD Gummy is our go-to for whole-body balance.

And for those sore calves after a Greenbelt hike or tight shoulders from paddle boarding on Town Lake? Our Revival Salve brings direct, topical relief. Rub a bit right where it hurts and let the botanicals do their thing. It’s the “ahh” moment your foam roller could never deliver — soothing relief without the grunt work.

Rest Easy

Sleep is the secret weapon in any training plan. Whether you’re prepping for a 10K, recovering from a spin class, or just want to keep up with your dog at Zilker, CBD supports deeper, more restorative rest so you wake up ready to move again.

***That’s the quick version. If you want the science, Austin wellness rituals, and full scoop on CBD + exercise, keep scrolling.

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The Full Story: CBD + Exercise Recovery in Austin and Beyond

If you’ve made it this far, you’re serious about your movement ritual — and we love that for you. Let’s dig deeper into how CBD actually supports exercise, recovery, and everyday wellness.

Can CBD Help With Muscle Soreness?

Yes — while research is ongoing, several studies suggest CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) (PubMed). Translation: your legs feel less like lead after a big workout.

Topical CBD (like our Revival Salve) is especially useful here because you can apply it right to sore muscles or stiff joints. It’s fast-acting, targeted, and won’t leave you smelling like Vicks VapoRub.

Is CBD Good for Sleep After Workouts?

Absolutely. Sleep is where recovery happens, and CBD has been linked to improved sleep quality (Healthline). By calming the nervous system, CBD helps you stay asleep longer — so your body can repair muscles, balance hormones, and recharge for tomorrow’s run, yoga class, or Greenbelt hike.

Pairing a CBD gummy with a post-workout stretch is like giving your body an all-access pass to rest and reset.

Should I Take CBD Before or After Exercise?

It depends on what you need most:

• Before exercise: CBD can help with focus and being present in the moment so you get more out of your workout. It also creates a sense of calm, easing jitters or pre-race nerves.

• After exercise: CBD shines as a recovery tool, easing soreness and setting you up for better rest.

• Best option? Why not both. A gummy before movement and a topical after give you full body + mind care for highly successful movement rituals.

What’s Better: CBD Gummies or Salve for Recovery?

They’re different tools for different jobs:

• CBD Gummies: best for whole-body balance, sleep, and stress support. These can be incorporated pre- or post-workout.

• Revival Salve: best for localized relief — think sore quads after a ride on Shoal Creek Trail or cranky knees from too many stadium stairs at UT.

Together, they’re the recovery duo your gym bag didn’t know it needed.

Austin’s Wellness Rituals Go Beyond the Gym

Movement in Austin isn’t just about calories burned — it’s a lifestyle. From paddle boarding on Town Lake to yoga at Zilker or a swim at Barton Springs, exercise here has as much to do with connection as it does with hitting your movement goals.

Adding CBD into your recovery makes the whole thing feel less like “training” and more like ritual — a way to balance out the highs of movement with the slow pleasure of rest.

At Redeemer, we believe in quality highs, low pressure. That’s why we keep our hemp products clean, solventless, and hand-crafted. Because your wellness ritual should feel like tuning in, not getting over-stimulated.

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Bottom Line: CBD for Exercise, Made Simple

• Use CBD gummies for recovery, balance, and better sleep.

• Use Revival Salve for targeted muscle and joint relief.

• Use both if you want the full-body + localized combo.

• Don’t overthink it — CBD isn’t just another fitness hack. It’s about helping your body do what it already does, but better.

So next time you lace up for a walk, roll into spin, or hit a trail, toss your gummies in your bag. And when your calves start chirping at you the next day, let the Revival Salve ease the tension.

? Ready to upgrade your recovery? Bring Redeemer into your routine — shop CBD gummies + Revival Salve.