Could CBD be the game changer that athletes’ are seeking?

CBD has already been around for a number of years, quickly gaining popularity. However, it wasn’t until recently that CBD has also started gaining traction in the sports world, with athletes endorsing it and swearing by it such as Ryan Barrett. 

CBD has faced much scrutiny in the sports world, this was in part due to the trace amounts of THC that many of these CBD products contained, which is still prohibited in Pro-sports today.

Eventually WADA saw the potential of CBD and removed CBD from the banned substance list stating on their website that “CBD is not prohibited; however, athletes should be aware that some CBD oils and tinctures extracted from cannabis plants, may also contain THC and other cannabinoids that could result in a positive test for a prohibited cannabinoid.” 

However, pro-athletes still had to sit on the sidelines, it wasn’t until brands such as IMPACT started offering 0% THC products that these athletes could also enjoy the support that these CBD supplements have to offer.

High impact sports take a massive toll on one’s body, especially sports such as boxing and rugby. This makes finding the right support tools impeccable to maintain a strong physique. 

The only Pro Boxer in the world with colitis and a bag

Ryan is a former pro rugby player and now a pro boxer. He is also a 2 times retired Royal Marine – the only person to ever complete the Royal Marine training twice! 

When Ryan was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, he was medically discharged from the Royal Marines. He had  surgery, removing his large intestine and having a colostomy bag fitted.  

But none of that stopped Ryan. He retrained as a PT and took up boxing as he was part of the Royal Marine boxing team before and sparred with Chris Eubank Junior. His brief stint as an amateur boxer has led him to becoming a professional Bare Knuckle Boxer, which is huge in the USA and gaining traction in the UK. 

Ryan’s first pro fight took place in December of 2020 against a fighter touted as the next world champion.  Ryan knocked him out in the first round!

The only Pro Boxer in the world with colitis and a bag

Ryan is a former pro rugby player and now a pro boxer. He is also a 2 times retired Royal Marine – the only person to ever complete the Royal Marine training twice! 

When Ryan was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, he was medically discharged from the Royal Marines. He had  surgery, removing his large intestine and having a colostomy bag fitted.  

But none of that stopped Ryan. He retrained as a PT and took up boxing as he was part of the Royal Marine boxing team before and sparred with Chris Eubank Junior. His brief stint as an amateur boxer has led him to becoming a professional Bare Knuckle Boxer, which is huge in the USA and gaining traction in the UK. 

Ryan’s first pro fight took place in December of 2020 against a fighter touted as the next world champion.  Ryan knocked him out in the first round!

Ryan is currently taking  IMPACT sports CBD supplements  to support his body pre and post matches. Here is a sneak peek into Ryan’s CBD routine:

• Before his 4am run: IMPACT Power Balm 
• After sparing: IMPACT Arica Balm
• Before bed: IMPACT Pro 1600mg  CBD Oil