Magnesium for Muscle Recovery

Magnesium is one of many essential minerals and is required by almost every cell in the body, with a particular focus on muscles. As an electrolyte Magnesium helps sustain your energy levels while you’re being active through oxygenating the blood cells and also helps to relax the muscles aiding in the prevention of cramps and spasms. Exercise and activity lower cellular levels of magnesium. Magnesium for muscle recovery is an effective and natural method of restoring levels of magnesium in the body to support muscle repair and improve muscle aches and pains.
Poor diet and a pressured lifestyle can play havoc on magnesium levels in the body, commonly overlooked this vital mineral has over 300 actions in the body as well as promoting general wellness. Transdermal magnesium is a simple, safe and effective alternative to supplements and vitamins.
Magnesium is an anti-inflammatory mineral and levels of magnesium in the blood can be replenished through the skin, known as transdermal absorption, making an ideal natural muscle recovery after workouts.
Here are our top tips for using magnesium for muscle recovery that are all-natural and both cruelty-free and vegan.

A Magnesium Bath

A magnesium salt bath is a relaxing way to use magnesium for muscle recovery and allows you to absorb the minerals in the water transdermally. An effective way to replenish magnesium levels in the body, aiding both skin health and naturally relieving aching and tired muscles. Add 2-3 cups of magnesium bath salts per bath, for a more intensive recovery add 5 cups. Lie back and relax for a minimum of 20 minutes.

At the end of a long day or when you’re in need of a foot soak to revive aching feet add 150g of magnesium bath soak to 5 litres of water for an indulgent foot spa. Ensure your feet are fully submerged, sit back and relax for 20 minutes and take in the stress-relieving benefits of magnesium.

A Magnesium Spray

A good quality magnesium spray is ideal to prime your muscles before activities, during or after. A spray is a quick and easy way to use magnesium for muscle recovery. Applied directly to the skin, it’s mess-free and the lightweight mist is readily absorbed and convenient for gym bags and travel. Concentrating on the joints, muscles and areas of concern, apply a spritz of magnesium to clean dry skin and massage into the area until it’s thoroughly absorbed.

For training support, spray a liberal amount (10-20 mists) morning and night onto the muscles and for boosted natural muscle recovery apply to the muscle area and thoroughly massage into the skin up to 3 times a day.

Transdermal magnesium products are safe with proper use, toxic symptoms from excess magnesium are rare due to the body’s ability to rid excess magnesium from the system. Avoid sensitive areas and broken skin and for general health the bottom of the feet and the thighs are ideal areas for daily application particularly before bed. It is common to experience a slight tingling or itching of the skin after using magnesium spray, this sensation does subside with continued use. You can soothe the itching by gently brushing the skin with a dry towel or opt for a sensitive skin formulation.