Meet Your New Post Workout Recovery Ritual
Between busy 9-to-5’s and 7am Pilates classes, post-workout recovery is usually one of the first things to fall off the Londoner’s to-do list. Enter Aromatherapy Associates’ new muscle gel. Infused with their iconic De-Stress blend, it is a low-effort, high-reward addition to your gym bag, designed to melt away tension and quiet the mind, even if you’re applying it in the taxi on the way to dinner.
In Partnership With Aromatherapy Associates
The post-workout essential
The latest arrival is made for anyone looking to level up their post-workout ritual. Its warming texture is designed to help ease tension and support muscle recovery. Powered by Capsicum and Arnica, it delivers a gentle heat while soothing tired muscles, with added Glycerin to keep skin hydrated and Algae Extract to leave it feeling firm and moisturised.
Aromatherapy Associates’ products have long been the gold standard for scents that soothe the soul, and this latest launch is no exception. Formulated with an array of essential oils, one application leaves you feeling as if you have come straight from the spa.
As an avid runner, currently in a half-marathon training block, this muscle gel has become a welcome part of my recovery routine. After logging some miles, I apply the gel to my knees and other joints. Beyond aiding muscle recovery I particularly enjoy the calming scent of the essential oils.
Amelia, Culture & Lifestyle Writer/Creator
Why you’ll love it
Formulated with a 100% natural blend of calming lavender, invigorating ginger, energising rosemary and stimulating black pepper, the gel also leaves your mind feeling soothed and relaxed, providing the perfect post-workout ritual.
In the world of high-end wellness, few names carry as much weight as Aromatherapy Associates. A mainstay in the treatment rooms of the world’s most exclusive spas, the brand has been a cult favourite for over 40 years.
The new Warming De-Stress Muscle Gel combines the scents we know, love and associate with the brand’s heritage, with ingredients designed to aid post-workout recovery. When paired, the result is a hero product that supports both physical and mental clarity.
If you’re looking to elevate your post-workout routine, this is the perfect place to start.
How to use
This product is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their post-workout routine. With recovery often being an aspect of exercise that we overlook or skip due to lack of time, this muscle gel offers a quick, simple and convenient fix.
In addition to its ease-of-use, the warming texture, coupled with the irresistible scent that we know and love, turns post-workout recovery into a ritual that you will genuinely look forward to.
This product is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their post-workout routine.
For application, simply massage a small amount onto any areas of tension such as the shoulders, neck and legs. Then allow the soothing warmth and calming aromas take over, lulling your body and mind into a relaxed state.
The Handbook team’s verdict
Since adding the Warming De-Stress Muscle Gel to my recovery routine, I’ve felt better rested and stronger between workouts. As an evening runner, the scent helps me unwind, creating the perfect pre-sleep ritual. Plus, the warming effect provides much-needed relief for my joints after an hour on the pavement.
As an evening runner, the scent helps me unwind, creating the perfect pre-sleep ritual.
The rest of The Handbook team has also been putting the muscle gel to the test after their various gym sessions and classes.
The verdict? It’s a recovery essential. The team was quick to praise the relaxing scent for helping them drift off into a better and deeper night’s sleep, while the warming effect provided the perfect release for tight muscles after late-night Pilates.
It was nice to know that after an hour of reformer, I was coming home to this muscle gel. It was so relaxing and ultimately led to a much better and deeper sleep, as I feel like my muscles were less tight than they usually would be after a lot of stressed balance work.
Mallory, Junior Food & Drink Editor
This muscle gel is the perfect addition to my daily routine. I find the scent really soothing and calming, helping me to unwind after a busy day’s work.
Beth, Social Media Assistant
