One of the things I feel luckiest about is where I live. I can step outside and ski almost every day in winter. Fresh air, quiet trails, moving my body. It’s the best part of my routine.
But lately, I’ve realized something important: if I want to keep doing this without wrecking my body, recovery has to become part of the routine too.
When you’re active every day, skiing, lifting, running, walking the dog, chasing kids, working long hours on your feet, your muscles don’t just magically bounce back. Recovery isn’t optional; it’s what allows you to keep showing up tomorrow without pain or burnout.
And this isn’t just about athletes. It applies to every busy, active women in our community. Women like us, who clock 10,000 steps a day by accident, women balancing work, families, workouts, errands, stress, and never-ending to-do lists.
Movement keeps us strong.
Recovery keeps us moving.
Why Muscle Recovery Matters
Every time you move your body, you create tiny micro-tears in muscle fibers. That’s normal, and how muscles grow stronger. But without recovery, those micro-tears turn into:
• lingering soreness
• joint stiffness
• fatigue
• inflammation
• poor sleep
• increased injury risk
Muscle repair actually happens during rest, not during activity.
And recovery doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. It means supporting your body through:
• Stretching and mobility
• Proper hydration
• Sleep
• Magnesium replenishment
• Circulation support
• Muscle relaxation
The goal isn’t to stop moving. It’s to help your body keep up with your lifestyle.
A Simple Recovery Routine That Actually Works
If you want to stay active without constant soreness, recovery needs to become a ritual — not an afterthought.
Here’s a simple three-step routine that supports muscle repair while also giving you a moment to slow down.
Step 1: SOAK Bath Salts - Relax & Reset
A warm bath is one of the simplest ways to support recovery (recovery and pleasure are not mutually exclusive). Heat improves circulation, helping muscles relax while encouraging nutrient and oxygen flow to tired tissues.
Our SOAK Bath Salts take this further.
Each blend combines:
• Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) to relax muscles and ease soreness
• Sea and mineral salts to support circulation and detoxification
• Natural clays to help draw out impurities and soothe skin
• Aloe vera powder to calm and hydrate
Each blend also offers aromatherapy benefits depending on what your body needs that day:
PEACE for deep relaxation and better sleep
PERFORM to revive tired muscles after workouts
PURIFY to refresh and reset body and mind
PROTECT to comfort when you’re feeling run-down
A 20-minute soak post-workout or before bed helps muscles soften, tension release, and sleep improve — all key for recovery.
Step 2: RELIEVE Arnica Gel - Targeted Muscle Support
Sometimes soreness needs direct attention.
RELIEVE Arnica Gel uses plant-based ingredients traditionally known for easing muscle discomfort and supporting circulation.
Key ingredients include:
• Arnica oil, long used to help reduce swelling and bruising
• Topical magnesium, which helps muscles relax and reduce cramping
• Aloe vera, to soothe and hydrate stressed skin
• Peppermint and eucalyptus oils, which create a cooling sensation that relaxes tight areas
Massaging sore muscles after activity helps stimulate circulation and reduces tightness — whether it’s your calves after skiing, shoulders after desk work, or lower back after long days on your feet.
Bonus: it also works beautifully for tension headaches when applied to neck and temples.
Step 3: REST EASY Magnesium Spray - Recovery Anywhere
Magnesium plays a critical role in muscle function and nervous system regulation. Yet many people are low in it, especially active people who lose magnesium through sweat and stress.
Topical magnesium spray is an easy way to replenish levels while relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system.
REST EASY helps with:
• muscle cramps and soreness
• tension and stress
• headaches
• sleep support
• jet lag and travel fatigue
Spray onto sore muscles, chest, wrists, or feet before bed to help your body fully relax.
It’s one of those products people start carrying everywhere once they try it.
Recovery Is Self-Care That Lets You Keep Showing Up
The older (and hopefully wiser) I get, the more I realize that pushing through soreness isn’t strength — recovery is.
Stretching instead of collapsing on the couch. Taking a bath instead of scrolling. Supporting your muscles so you can keep doing the things you love tomorrow.
Whether your movement looks like skiing, workouts, chasing kids, or simply surviving busy days, your body deserves care after it works hard.
A few small recovery rituals can be the difference between constant soreness and sustainable movement.
And when recovery feels this good, cancelling plans for a bath honestly sounds like the best plan of all.
