There are a few essential oils that really boost the effects of a good workout. Essential oils can be integrated before and after a workout to encourage your body toward your wellness goals. Here are the best essential oils for fitness.
I’m always looking for new ways to live a healthier and more vibrant life. Sometimes that means eliminating chemicals from my cleaning routine. Other times it means adding some quality essential oils to my personal care routine. And, sometimes, it means that my fitness routine wouldn’t be the same without these oils to get me to the next level.
Here are 6 essential oils for fitness to add to your exercise and wellness routine:
Best Essential Oils for Fitness
1. Peppermint
I like to inhale Peppermint essential oil for a quick boost of energy before my workout. It also helps open up the airways for ideal breathing during exercise.
2. Cypress
If my muscles are a little tired and fatigued, I like to massage my sore body with Cypress essential oil. I blend cypress with fractionated coconut oil which absorbs into my skin easily with no greasy residue.
3. Idaho Grand Fir
If I’ve overdone it a little, I’ll add Idaho Grand Fir and Marjoram to an Epsom salt bath immediately when I get home. Soaking for at least 30 minutes helps me recover so I can finish my day strong.
4. PanAway
After a heavy workout, I’ll use PanAway with a carrier oil for a quick massage to help loosen me back up again. This oil creates a cooling and soothing sensation when applied to fatigued muscles after physical activity.
PanAway is a popular Young Living blend that includes the naturally occurring constituents methyl salicylate, gamma-Curcumene, menthol, and eugenol. This is a huge help for my husband’s back and neck, too.
5. Wintergreen
Most days I walk at least 3 miles. This can be too much if I’ve overdone it and didn’t give myself enough rest time. Massaging Wintergreen into my leg muscles helps me recover after a nice long walk (especially when there are more hills than normal).
6. Copaiba
Finally, Copaiba essential oil is my #1 go-to essential oil for muscle massage. It amplifies the effects of other topical oils, boosting the effectiveness of all their uses.
Ready to add essential oils to your fitness routine? Get these 6 amazing essential oils here.
You might also be interested in these essential oil recipes that help support an active lifestyle:
Premixing this oil to have on hand will make your post-workout routine faster to get you back on track for the rest of your day.
Sore Muscle Soak
If you have time for a slow bath, throw in some of this Bath Soak to help ease your muscle soreness.
Finish off before bed with a nice massage with our Muscle Rub Cream. It’s cooling and relaxing. You know your back is begging for a good, long massage.
Grab a bunch of these for your locker or gym bag to keep odors away from your workout gear and a yoga mat.
Citrus Water
You know you need to drink more water. Did you know that adding 1 – 2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality could help you meet your weight management goals? I love the way it tastes, too!
Your family will love you if you toss some deodorizing powder into your sneakers. No more stinky shoes!
Green Smoothie
I’ve been starting my day with this easy green smoothie and I find that I’m not having crazy carb cravings. At all. So that’s really helping me stay energetic and avoid afternoon slumps in motivation.
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