Regardless of whether you exercise professionally or see exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle; Essential oils are the natural way to take care of your body as an athlete. They can give you the benefit you’re looking for and help you with rest, recovery time and immune support. doTERRA has partnered with athletic facilities to provide athletes and their coaches with training on the benefits of oils. Below are some of the recommendations from trainers as well as some additional tips.
Relaxation for muscles and joints
The Deep Blue Blend is the best choice to use both before and after a workout. The mixture is available in different versions, for example Deep Blue Rub. This cream is the most popular choice among athletes because it is easy to use and provides a long-lasting warm or cooling sensation.
Rest periods
As an athlete, you probably recognize the meaning of rest and relaxation. If your body doesn’t get the rest it needs at night, it can be hard for your body to keep up. While there are various sleep aids on the market, natural products are always the best for your body. For this reason, relaxing oils like Lavender or doTERRA Serenity the perfect solution. Diffusing lavender at night at least 30 minutes before bed creates the calming environment your mind and body need to induce sleep. Taking lavender has also been shown to be beneficial for contributes to a restful sleep.
Support for the immune system
If you’re in the middle of an intense workout, you probably don’t want to have to skip a workout just because you didn’t feel up to completing your workout program. If you take doTERRA On Guard internally, this can help boost your immune system and keep you on your toes. If you’re training indoors, it’s also a good idea to diffuse doTERRA On Guard in the room to keep environmental disturbances at bay. The added bonus is the blend’s energizing scent, which can help you to be mentally focused and energized.
Performance increase
The doTERRA Peppermint oil font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;”> proven to give you a boost when you feel low in energy and tired. Try applying it to the neck or chest when you need an extra dose of motivation to get through your workout routine.
doTERRA Air (formerly Breathe) when applied to the skin is also an excellent option for feelings of open airways and minimizing the effects of seasonal threats. You can use the oil blend itself, or it is also available in the doTERRA Breathe Vapor Stick.
doTERRA Athlete's Kit for athletes
If you would like to try one of the products shown above, doTERRA with the Athlete’s Kit a wonderful compilation of products in one set. doTERRA offers supplements that can also be useful for any athlete. If you want to increase your energy naturally, Mito2Max may be the right choice for you. It works with the mitochondria in your cells to help produce ATP efficiently. Or, if you want to support your joints and bones on a deeper level, Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex is an excellent supplement.
Package-content:
- doTERRA deep blue Rub
- doTERRA Breathe (Air)
- doTERRA Lavender (Lavender)
- doTERRE On Guard (Protective Blend)
- doTERRA Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil)
- doTERRA Peppermint (Peppermint Oil)
