As I have been doing much research on Essential Oils, and I have found such a strong passion for them, I decided I should share with you what Essential Oils I have been using in my daily life. I have been using Essential Oils to compliment my daily workouts, in addition to complimenting other aspects of my life.

Health and Wellness is a lifestyle, and I truly believe that being a healthy person means being healthy in all aspects of your life. Essential Oils can be a great aid in your journey for a healthy life, especially when used to compliment healthy eating habits and fitness. Essential Oils can be very beneficial, and can be taken orally, used topically, or diffused directly in to the air. I personally use doTERRA Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

When using Essential Oils, please do so in moderation, as each person will react differently. When using Essential Oils directly on the skin, test the oils on a small area of your skin to check for sensitivity, or use with a Carrier Oil, such as Coconut Oil. Also, when using Citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight if used directly on the skin to prevent burning.

I want to first share with you how I, personally, have been using certain doTERRA Essential Oils to aid my workouts. There are many other uses to these oils and other oils that you can use, but these are the ones I have been using on a daily basis! I do not use all of these oils everyday, but I do like to change it up and use different combinations. 

Pre-Workout:

Breathe- Helps to open up the sinuses and lungs. Helps invigorate you.

Peppermint- Inhale directly or diffuse before your workout to help you get in the zone, and feel pumped up for your workout.

Citrus Bliss- I inhale or diffuse before a workout to help with oxygen flow and to energize before a workout

Wild Orange and/or Lemon- I add 1-2 drops to my water before or during a workout. Just helps me feel happy and more energized.

I make my own Citrus Blend with 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, and Wild Orange in a 1 liter bottle of very cold mineral water. I drink this in the mornings to get me started with my day, and feeling extra happy. (You can use regular Purified Water, as well.)

During Workout:

Peppermint In Water or Inhale- Helps with focus, energize, and increases alertness. Peppermint has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which help boost performance, exercise recovery and general health. Studies have proven that Peppermint oil can help increase exercise performance, respiratory function, and respiratory gas exchange, while reducing resting blood pressure and heart rate.

Lemon or Lime In Water- Helps to keep you hydrated and adds a nice flavor to your water, making you want to drink more!

Grapefruit In Water or Inhale- Grapefruit helps suppress appetite and helps with weight loss

Post Workout:

Deep Blue- Use Deep Blue on Sore Muscles, or areas where you will potentially be sore in the morning after a successful workout. Replace Bengay or Icy Hot with Deep Blue. Use 1 drop of Deep Blue with 1 tsp of Coconut Oil and massage the sore area, or use 1 drop of Deep Blue directly on the skin!

Peppermint- Rub 1 drop of Peppermint Oil over Sore Muscles… Doesn’t work quite the same as Deep Blue, but its a close substitute.

Lavender (Evenings)- 1 drop of Lavender behind the ears to help calm and relax you after a nice workout. I use it to help me unwind from the day and helps me relax my muscles at bedtime.

I hope that this information will be helpful for you! I really enjoy using Essential Oils, as I hope you will! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. If you want even more information, please check out my friend, Amy’s website, A choice4you. www.achoice4you.com. Let me know how these suggestions work for you in regards to your workouts! Enjoy! 🙂