Exercise

My brother does a lot of sport and is looking for a rub that he can apply prior to exercising to loosen up the muscles to help prevent injury. Would an aromatherapist make up a special blend for him? And how much would it cost?
Sam R, Wolverhampton

When I was building this business and studying for my qualifications, I also qualified as a personal trainer so this is an area of interest to me.

Warming the muscles prior to exercise is vital and rubbing something in (the massage and friction) helps but is not an alternative to a physical warm up and stretch routine. Most aromatherapists would make up a blend for him but to be honest it would be cheaper and more effective if you (or he) did it yourselves.

I suggest a 100ml bottle of almond oil with 20 drops of Rosemary and 20 drops of Peppermint or Spearmint poured in and shaken up. Remember to spot test on a small area for sensitivity first.