Oftentimes, our New Year’s Resolutions include helping us refocus on ourselves and our health. After a little indulging during the holidays, this might include a goal to exercise more or just get your body moving. This can be a difficult adjustment if you are new to having a fitness program, or you are just out of the habit. The good news is that your trusty Essential Oils are here to help! With benefits from providing an energy boost to relieving sore muscles, let’s dive into these useful DIY ideas.
Pre-Workout Energizing Blend:
When it comes to getting the motivation and vitality to get up and get going, simply smelling these powerful Essential Oils can give you the encouragement you need. Put this blend in your REVIVE diffuser before you head out the gym, or double it and put in a nasal inhaler for personal use before you start your workout.
3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Basil Essential Oil
During Workout Stamina Blend
Once your workout has begun, it is important to focus and stay the course. This blend will help to regulate clear breathing, increase concentration, and improve endurance. By creating your own roll-on, it makes it super easy to pop in your gym bag or your pocket.
4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
6 drops Lime Essential Oil
Add all of the ingredients into the bottle and pop in the roller ball and screw on the top. Rotate a few times to mix gently. Apply to pulse points as needed.
Post Workout Muscle Relief Blend
Once your workout is complete, it’s really nice to have a little refresh. This Essential Oil blend can help to revitalize your senses, soothe tired muscles, and prevent soreness and fatigue. By adding this blend to any unscented lotion or massage oil, you can easily glide it over your body where you need it most.
1 T Carrier Oil/Lotion
2 drops Ginger Essential Oil
3 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Combine all of the ingredients together and rub onto sore muscles.
Bonus: Natural Equipment Cleaning Spray
Whether you are using weights, cardio equipment, or a yoga mat, you will want to wipe it down afterwards and keep it clean. This easy to use spray smells great and kills germs to boot. Simply spray down your exercise equipment and wipe away with a towel.
1 T High Proof Alcohol
½ C Vinegar
½ C Distilled Water
20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil
10 drops Thyme Essential Oil
Combine the Essential Oils with the alcohol in the bottle and swirl, then pour in the vinegar and the water. Shake gently to combine. This product will be good (stored in a cool dry place) for about 2 weeks. If you would like to alter the recipe to be preserved for a longer period of time, simply up the alcohol content to ¼ cup and lower the water content to ¼ cup.
