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Endurance athletes
For endurance athletes who are used to long hours of training,
essential oils can be a useful part of preparation and recovery.
Endurance athletes push their bodies to the limit and often need
help keeping their muscles loose, their joints strong, their feet and
legs in optimal shape, and their minds sharp.
Chapter 2 features a list of some of the best essential oils for
soothing muscles—these are important oils to keep on hand if you
are a runner, cyclist, or endurance athlete. Applying essential oils to
your legs and feet before and after a training session can help keep
your body loose and at peak performance.
before or after a long run.
• Dilute Cinnamon with dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil and create a warming massage
• Ginger is soothing and supports healthy, flexible,
resilient joints
• Frankincense promotes healthy joint mobility
and function, and can provide soothing support
throughout the entire body*
Try any of these essential oils (or a combination):
Roman Chamomile
Peppermint
Lavender
Rosemary
Ginger
Clove
Lemon
Black Pepper
In addition to keeping muscles loose, runners and endurance
athletes are often concerned about their joints—particularly
runners, because of all the impact their body takes during a run.
You can use essential oils with soothing properties to help you
Hot water
Epsom salt
Baking soda
Lemongrass + Basil + dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
You will need:
Peppermint
Cypress + Bergamot + dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
After a long run or ride, your feet will need some rest and
recuperation. If you like to soak your feet after a race,
marathon, or training session, consider adding essential oils
to the mix for ultimate relaxation.
Rosemary + Black Pepper + dōTERRA® Fractionated Coconut Oil
doTERRA ® Essential Oil Foot Soak
You might consider combining a few of the best essential oils for
soothing muscles along with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut
Oil to help the effects last longer. Here are a few good combinations
that are useful to apply before and after a long training session:
Instructions: Combine the hot water, a handful of Epsom salts,
and a few scoops of baking soda into a tub big enough for your
feet. Then, add a few drops of your essential oil of choice (or
several oils), and soak your feet for relaxation and relief.
Fresh feet:
To keep your running shoes smelling fresh, place a few drops
of a refreshing essential oil like Peppermint, Lemon, Wild
Orange, Grapefruit, or Lime on a dryer sheet and slip into
your shoe overnight to help dispel any unpleasant odors.