The most strenuous thing I used to do was stretch my leg out to pick up a piece of tissue of the floor. I wish I was kidding. Nowadays, I am picking up a lot more than tissue. I've done weights, battle ropes, pull-ups, and I am ridiculously proud of myself for coming this far.
But the thing about suddenly introducing activity back in your life after 23 years of general idling, and so intensively so, is that it wakes up all your muscles.
I never knew I had back muscles. I never knew I had biceps. I found them all in the middle of my exercises, most evidently during HIIT at R-evolution and all my inversion practices at Strala.
And because I never knew how to activate my muscles, I never knew the kind of ache using them could bring.
For the entire month of November, I woke up everyday with aches the size of Tampines due to my daily classes. I just grew to ignore them and power through anyway, which would lead to me sometimes collapsing abruptly in class because I simply couldn't hold on any longer.
I'm highly attuned to my body. I can tell you exactly which part of my body is aching, but I never knew what to do about it. Usually I’ll just let it ache till it goes away by itself. Then I remembered a product given to me a while back.
I finally unboxed my Deep Ocean Mineral Gel from Meditrina.
My tummy looks thick because this was filmed from a higher angle and my body was arched forward. It was either fat face or thick belly. I chose wisely.
Squeezing a bit of it on my palm.
I couldn't decide where to try it on. Went with my triceps and back, which have been irritably sore the whole week thanks to my back-to-back Shiva Yoga class, which I love so no complaints here heh heh.
Anyway back to the main point: I don’t like applying things on my body, be it moisturizer or sunblock, because I dislike how long it takes for it to seep into my skin.
But the Meditrina DOM Gel was surprisingly fast. Within seconds of applying, it has sunk evenly into my skin, enveloping my muscles in a slow warmth, with the heat rising steadily into a comfortable crescendo.
And my muscles relaxxxxxxxxed.
But to add, the sensation differs from person to person.
The warm sensation I was experiencing may be due to inflammation in my muscles. I'm not surprised, I'm sure my muscles are irritated 24/7 from my constant abuse of them. You might experience a cooling one if your muscles are better off!
Minutes after applying: it has fully seeped into my skin!
There is nothing as wonderful as having heat targeted at your muscles. I once sprained my foot at the trampoline park (exact location above) and my mum gave me this unsightly plaster to paste on that worked.
I remember loving the glowing warm sensation on my muscles but discarding it as soon as I had to leave the house because it was admittedly hideous. But now, with this DOM gel, it’s pretty much invisible.
I have a sports/ yoga kit with me 24/7. In it is a brush, a mist moisturizer, an unscented lip balm, and a couple of rubber bands and clips. I used to have heat patches too but it didn’t take me long to realize that I’d rather go with the ache than look stupid with a patch.
And now, I have a handy go-to for all the most punishing classes I go to (clouds part as a single dove descends from the sky and whispers "you're welcome" to me)
If you’re a regular sports goer, I suggest you keep a bottle around too. Sometimes, especially in inversion-heavy yoga, the body gets twisted into new shapes and you end up pulling something, leaving a throbbing ache in its place. Nothing eases that up as quick as some heat!
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DOM© Gel (Deep Ocean Mineral Gel) is a macro mineral and botanical approach to muscle relief by using trans-dermal delivery system; a method of delivering nutrients to the body through the skin, the largest organ of the body.
It is suitable for sportsmen and women and can serve as a handy on-the-go quick fix or for a good rub down at home after a long day of working your muscles.
To purchase, simply follow the steps below:
1. Register as a member on www.meditrina.com.sg
2. Direct purchase link: www.meditrina.com.sg/detail.php?ProductID=1005
3. Free delivery within Singapore with purchase above $50
4. For every $10 spent, accumulate 1 point for a $1 rebate for your next purchase!
No more excuses on how your aches are preventing you from taking a next class now!
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