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3 Essential oils have a wide variety of uses
and benefits that make them useful for

fitness, but how do we know which oils are
the most useful? As we learn more about the
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characteristics of each oil, it becomes easier
to determine which ones are the best fit for

your healthy lifestyle.

4 Essential oils and

chemical properties

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The chemical properties found in an essential oil are what give it a
certain smell and specific benefits. These properties also make an
essential oil useful for particular tasks. Each oil has a unique set of
chemical components, which is what makes essential oils so versatile.
With dozens of oils to choose from, and each oil possessing different
properties, you’ll be able to tailor your essential oil experience to fit
your personal preferences and
needs when it comes to fitness.
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Using essential oils for
soothing purposes

Due to their chemical makeup, some essential oils can be used to
provide your body with soothing comfort by creating a warming or
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cooling sensation when applied topically. While these oils do not
change the actual temperature of the body, they are referred to as
“warming” and “cooling” because their properties interact with nerve
receptors to provide a warming or cooling sensation. Essential oils with
Peppermint
warming or cooling properties can be useful for athletes before, during,
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and after a workout because they can help soothe different areas of
Mentha
piperita
the body after topical application.

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