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Sleep Relaxation
Calming essential oils can be used for more than just
relaxation—many essential oils are known to help promote
a good night of sleep. Getting adequate sleep gives your
body time to recuperate and restore itself in between
workouts. If you have trouble relaxing or cannot get, deep
sleep, it can be difficult to feel prepared for your next
workout. Adding essential oils to a warm bath, or diffusing
calming oils in your bedroom can create a calm atmosphere.
You can also apply calming essential oils to the bottoms of
your feet before bed, or combine relaxing oils with a little
water in a spray bottle and spritz the combination over your
pillows and bedding. There are countless ways to use calming or soothing
essential oils to promote relaxation as a part of your rest
routine after a workout. For example, you can add a few
drops of a calming essential oil to a warm bath before going
to bed. Not only will this cover the body in calming essential
oils, but the aroma of the oils can soothe and relax the mind.
You can also diffuse calming essential oils to help create
a relaxing environment. No matter what your rest routine
includes, having calming, soothing, or relaxing essential oils
diffusing nearby can help cultivate a relaxing environment
that will put your body and mind at ease. Creating a relaxing
environment will help you get the proper rest your body
needs before the next workout.
By creating an environment that promotes a relaxing night
of sleep, you’ll be able to get enough rest before and after a
hard workout.
Fighting fatigue
When you are following a strict or regular workout routine,
or trying to reach specific fitness goals, it is common to feel
fatigued or burnt out. This is especially true when you are
first starting a specific workout regimen. You might feel tired
all the time, which makes it difficult to find the energy and
motivation to keep exercising.
While fatigue can impede your progress toward fitness
goals, essential oils can be used to help you relax during rest
periods and invigorate you when it comes time to workout.
Consider using essential oils with calming, relaxing tones
during your cool-down or post-workout recovery routine.
These oils have an aroma that can help you unwind and
relax in preparation for your next workout. By using these
calming oils, you can help your body get the rest it needs
before exerting yourself again.
When it comes time to exercise again, try using invigorating
or uplifting essential oils to help you feel awake, focused,
and energized. Whether you inhale these oils, apply them
topically before exercise, or di