The Perfect Post-Workout Routine

While exercise is a great way of improving mental and physical health, it’s equally important to give your body the care it needs to recover and thrive. From soothing sore muscles to relaxing the mind, these tips for the perfect post-workout routine will leave you feeling stronger, rejuvenated, and ready for your next workout! 

Whether you are a runner, weightlifter, swimmer or anything in between, sore muscles are a common side-effect of any type of workout. Here are some of our favourite products for helping soothe those aches and pains, followed by an ideal recovery routine for your post-workout relaxation. 

Mobility Essential Blend  

This soothing essential oil blend is specially formulated to help restore and revive aching muscles and joints. Simply add a few drops with some almond oil (3% dilution) to a bowl of warm water, soak a clean cloth in the mixture and apply to desired areas. Our mobility blend contains notes of peppermint, ginger, eucalyptus and rosemary, to create a warming, herbaceous aroma to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body.  

Mobility Massage Oil  

Our powerful blend of pure essential oils and natural carrier oils is perfect for soothing overworked muscles and joints. Simply massage into the affected areas post-workout for a soothing relief or add three capfuls to a bath with some dispersant for a full-body recovery soak. The combination of Sweet Almond and Evening Primrose carrier oils help to nourish the skin, leaving it feeling silky soft. 

Mobility Epsom Bath Salts  

Infused with a blend of Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Marjoram essential oils, these pure Epsom salts are designed to relax and restore tired muscles. Add 300g of salts to a warm bath, and soak for 40 minutes to ease tension and promote relaxation. Be sure to drink plenty of water before and after your soak to stay hydrated. Tired, dry or aching feet? Make your own foot scrub by adding 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salts to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil to remove dead skin and moisturise. 

Mobility Himalayan Bath Salts 

Enjoy the natural healing power of Himalayan salt with our Mobility Himalayan Bath Salts. Harvested from the foothills of the Himalayas, these pure mineral-rich salts help to ease muscle soreness and improve skin health. Simply add a capful of salts to warm running water and swirl until dissolved for a soothing bath experience. For a luxurious, all-natural body scrub, mix a handful of the salts with a carrier oil of your choice (like sunflower or sweet almond oil) and massage into problem areas. 

Ginger Treatment Oil  

This rich blend of skin-boosting oils including Castor and added Vitamin E easily absorbs into the skin, leaving it soft and deeply hydrated. The Ginger CO2 extract in this incredible treatment blend aids relaxation by soothing tense muscles, providing relief from joint discomfort, and reducing feelings of worry or tension. Ginger has a naturally warming effect on the skin and muscles, and has long been valued in traditional Eastern medicine for its ability to help ease stiffness and reduce inflammation. Simply rub the oil into tense, sore muscles and the naturally warming nature of ginger will leave your joints soothed and your skin moisturised and nourished.  

Ice and Glow  

Our Ice & Glow Gel is designed to cool, refresh, and revive overworked muscles, aching joints, and tired feet. This formula combines stimulating Menthol with the natural relief of wintergreen, while lavender and aloe vera help calm and nourish the skin. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, Ice & Glow provides natural and effective relief by instantly cooling the skin, then heating to deeply penetrate through the skin to the muscles and soft tissues, offering effective relief.  

Relaxing Essential Oils 

Incorporating essential oils into your post-workout routine is a simple yet effective way to promote relaxation. Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Chamomile are all great examples that provide a calming, comforting aroma to enhance your relaxation and recovery. Simply add a few drops of one or a blend of essential oils to a diffuser or oil burner to create a gentle and relaxing aroma that helps you unwind your body and mind.  

There are many options for natural, effective products to help soothe and replenish sore muscles and joints, and these can be used individually or combined into a great post-workout routine. For example, an ideal recovery routine might look like this: 

Start with a Soothing Soak: Begin by bathing with Mobility Epsom Bath Salts, Mobility Himalayan Bath Salts, or Mobility Massage Oil. These products help to relax and ease muscle tension while replenishing essential minerals. 

Massage for Relief: After your bath, massage your skin with Ginger Treatment Oil or Mobility Massage Oil to further soothe and hydrate your muscles, providing deep relief to tired, overworked areas. 

Target Extra-Tired Muscles: For particularly sore muscles, apply our Mobility Essential Blend. This potent blend is perfect for adding that extra layer of soothing comfort and revitalisation. 

Wind Down and Relax: Finally, create a calming atmosphere by diffusing some relaxing essential oils using one of our beautiful diffusers or oil burners. Let the calming aromas of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, or Chamomile help you unwind and support your overall recovery.