Microdosing Mushrooms:
The Next Great Fitness Craze?
When most people think about microdosing magic mushrooms, they don’t automatically think of the gym.
And maybe that’s been holding us back.
While further research is still needed, anecdotes of microdosing leading to healthier habits, more enjoyable exercise, and improved health & fitness outcomes are piling up in articles, forums, and blogs across the internet.
This week’s edition of Weekly Mind Watering explores the idea of exercising under the influence of psilocybin.
Let’s kick things off with an unbelievable story about psychedelics transforming an unlikely hero into a baseball legend.
How Psychedelics Helped One Pitcher Achieve Immortality
Dock Ellis was an American professional baseball player that found himself catapulted to legendary status after achieving one of the rarest accomplishments in the entire sport.
Throwing a “no-hitter” means a pitcher makes it through all nine innings without allowing the opposing team to score a single hit.
In hundreds of thousands of games since 1876, only 317 no-hitters have ever been recorded.
And one of them belongs to Dock Ellis.
On June 12th, 1970, Dock Ellis pitched a perfect game against the San Diego Padres.
What no one knew at the time, was Ellis owed his stand-our performance to a tab of acid he took right before the game that cemented his legacy.
Ellis kept his LSD use a secret until a 1984 interview with Bob Smizik of the Pittsburgh Press. Failing to generate much buzz, Ellis’ secret remained an urban legend until an interview with NPR. shortly before his passing in 2008.
Shifting cultural views on psychedelics propelled Ellis’ story from the realm of baseball trivia into the mainstream, culminating in an award-winning 5-minute film that captivated baseball and psychedelics fans alike.
How Dosing & Exercise Align
While more research is needed, anecdotal experiences and early evidence suggests psilocybin could be effective for improving athletic performance and exercise outcomes by:
- Improving Cognition & Mood
- Enhancing Mind-Body Connection
- Protecting Against Inflammation
- Supporting Stronger Determination
- Promoting More Positive Mindsets
- And Reducing RPE, or Rating of Perceived Exertion
Three Tips for Adding a Microdose to Your Pre-Workout Stack
Dock Ellis’ may be an inspiration to pitchers around the globe, but he shouldn’t be your role model for enhancing your workouts with some psychedelic sparkle.
We recommend starting with a dose ranging between 50-75% of your normal daily microdose.
Spend your first few training sessions paying close attention to the way your mind, body, and spirit are responding to the presence of psilocybin.
Then, slowly increase your dose until you find your ideal amount for maximizing your health & wellness.
Whether you’re an experienced gym-goer or enthusiastic newbie, a workout journal is an essential asset.
Not only can it be used to track reps, weights, time, and goal progression, it can also be used to improve your microdosing experience!
A workout journal is the perfect place to jot quick notes, thoughts, and observations that arise during your experimentation with microdosing and exercising.
Not a fan of lugging around pen and paper? No worries! Use the “notes” app on your phone and you’ll never have to worry about losing your log.
Pairing your microdose with the extremely popular (and heavily-caffeinated) pre-workouts you can find at your local supplement shop can make it challenging to recognize the subtle impact of a psilocybin microdose.
For a more pure experience, consider getting your energy boost from natural supplements like:
- Raw Cacao
- Cordyceps or Reishi Mushrooms
- Chia Seeds or Hemp Hearts
Ready to Learn More?
Read Clive Ward’s:
"Studies Assessing Psilocybin Show Improved Diet, Increased Exercise, Overall Positive Sense of Wellbeing"
Today!
