Pre-workout
Pre-workout
Whether you are exercising for fun , to lose weight , or to reach other fitness goals , much of the success of your workout depends on your preparation before you even start . Your pre-workout routine will have much to do with the type of workout you plan to do , your own health status , and your specific goals ; There are several elements of your workout preparation where essential oils will come in handy .
Hydration
Because your body will lose water as you sweat , and because dehydration weakens the body , it is important to be wellhydrated before starting your workout . If you have trouble remembering to drink enough water , you can always add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to your water for extra flavor . Not only will essential oils turn plain water into a delicious , flavorful beverage , but you can use essential oils that will give you a little boost of energy or invigoration .
Citrus essential oils like Grapefruit , Wild Orange , Lemon , Lime , or Bergamot make a great addition to your water , especially if you want an invigorating , zesty flavor . Consider adding a few drops of an essential oil to your water before a workout to help you get the hydration you need .
Warm up
Loosening the muscles and getting the body ready for physical activity is another important part of a pre-workout routine . This prepares the body for movement , musclebuilding , and exertion , and can help athletes avoid injury . Most people have their own preferences and routines when it comes to a warm up that largely depend on what kind of workout they plan to do and their personal health status . However , doing some kind of warm up is important because it prepares the body for movement by loosening the muscles and raising the body ’ s core temperature .
Essential oils can be massaged topically during your warm up routine to help loosen and soothe the muscles — especially when they feel tight or stiff . Use essential oils with warming properties if you are stiff or need help warming up your limbs during your pre-workout routine .
In addition to applying essential oils to help you prepare for movement , you can also use essential oils aromatically during your warm up to help prepare you for your workout . Inhaling essential oils with uplifting or energizing aromas can help provide you with vitality and motivation before you begin your workout — giving you the sense of focus and energy you need . Consider blending several energizing or invigorating essential oils together and diffusing them before a workout to help get you ready .