Men's Health (UK)

GOOD SCENTS

Essential oils help to boost performanc­e, speed up recovery and burn fat. Find the scent that will fire up your goals

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MINT

Rub this into your hands before your next parkrun and breathe it in deeply. It can potentiall­y increase your endurance by improving lung function. Journal of the Internatio­nal Society of Sports Nutrition

EUCALYPTUS

This oil can help to reduce the pain and inflammati­on associated with a variety of conditions. It is also thought to be helpful to those experienci­ng back pain. MedlinePlu­s

ORANGE

Applying this to tired muscles after a tough workout could help to prevent the build-up of lactic acid and speed up recovery. Evidence-Based Complement­ary and Alternativ­e Medicine

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