Stay Ripped Apparel is a leader in providing high-quality lifestyle apparel to individuals and retailers internationally. The company gathered their inspiration after 
they recognized the benefits of using marijuana to take their workouts to the next level.
Stay Ripped was created by four college soccer athletes who realized they shared the same passions when they all were toking up before hitting the gym.
Nick Fecci is from New York, Kevin Eisler is from Cleveland, Jonathan Carter from St. Louis, and Nate Riley from Michigan, currently the company is headquartered in Chicago. Collectively they decided to start Stay Ripped in February 2015.
The group’s motto is focused on being the best version of themselves at all times. They use cannabis, working out, yoga, and healthy eating to maintain this lifestyle.
Stay Ripped apparel was created as an outlet for individuals to showcase their love and passion for cannabis and fitness.
Currently the company offers a wide variety of men and women’s clothing and accessories perfect for the gym!
Stay Ripped hopes to inspire a forward-driven, healthy and balanced lifestyle that creates positive change.
Canna-Athletes
All across the U.S. there has been a movement to de-stigmatize cannabis users and the stereotypes that they are “lazy”. The cannabis fitness movement hopes to shine light on motivated individuals that use cannabis as a healthy supplement in conjunction with their workout regimen. The 420 Games is one example of athletic events being held all over the U.S. to showcase active users and help forge a new outlook on cannabis.
There are numerous cannabis-focused athletes popping up all over the U.S. including: MJfitnut, Break the Stigma Fitness, and Kush Pump.
Getting Ripped In the Gym
Using sativa strains are helpful in getting the mind focused before a workout without feeling the groggy or sluggish effects of cannabis one often experiences with indica strains and edibles.
When personally using cannabis during a lifting session I find that there is a deeper mind-body connection allowing me to engage muscles more effectively.
For the Stay Ripped crew they like to use cannabis as a pre-workout routine so they can be at an optimum level in the gym.
If you are curious about the effects of cannabis in your own workout I recommend starting with a small puff or two before you hit the weights. Cannabis has different effects on each user so it is important to know your own body and honor where you are at.
As Stay Ripped Apparel continues to expand follow them on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their role in this canna-fit movement!
