To activate the body before an exercise or to relieve muscle or joint pain, heat effect creams will be your best ally. They promote blood circulation. Find out everything about these creams at Bulevip!
Sometimes, we suffer small damages after an intense exercise. Even if we do not injure ourselves, in the face of any small inconvenience it is advisable to act before it so that it cannot become something more serious. Heat effect creams are an ideal option to apply in areas where we notice discomfort after training.
WHAT ARE HEAT EFFECT CREAMS?
Heat effect creams will act by increasing the temperature of the area in which they are applied. In this way, the consequences that occur are the dilation of blood vessels, increased blood flow and acceleration of cellular metabolism. This translates into a sedative effect on the area in which it is being applied. In addition, these creams decrease the production of collagen by increasing elastin, which favors the elasticity of the tissues.
Therefore, these creams fulfill the function of warming muscles, tendons, joints... so their use is indicated before exercise, so that the body is prepared for the effort, especially on days when temperatures are especially low.
WHAT TYPES OF PRODUCTS CAN YOU FIND?
MUSCLE ACTIVATORS
They are designed to apply before doing physical activity. Its objective is to begin to warm up the body for the effort to which it is going to be subjected, in this way at the moment in which we begin the physical activity the body will already be prepared.
They will help us prevent injuries, especially when we find ourselves in situations where temperatures are especially low.
We can find them in different formats: creams, sprays, gels... in this way there will always be one that suits us perfectly.
MUSCLE RECOVERY
They are indicated to recover from small injuries, which do not cause serious damage and which usually appear when we exert ourselves: muscle stiffness, loaded quadriceps, back pain... in these cases the heat effect will reactivate blood circulation. so that recovery is favored.
In the same way, we will find them in different formats: gels, sprays, creams...
It is recommended to apply them when, once the area is cold after performing the exercise, we continue to notice discomfort. It will be the ideal time to apply a heat effect cream.
WHAT ARE HEAT EFFECT CREAMS USED FOR?
Heat effect creams are used to stimulate blood circulation, oxygenate damaged muscles, ultimately to drain the agents that cause pain and to promote regeneration.
In this way, with the use of these creams, gels, sprays, etc. you are alleviating damage that can occur after high intensity exercise while preventing injuries.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING HEATING MUSCLE GELS?
- Ability to dilate blood vessels.
- Stimulates blood circulation.
- Oxygenates and regenerates damaged or sore muscles.
- They prevent possible injuries.
- Increases the temperature of the muscles before a workout.
- Activation of the body
- Relief of muscle and joint pain.
HOW TO APPLY THE CREAMS?
It is recommended to pour the heat effect cream abundantly on the area where we notice discomfort while doing a gentle massage that favors absorption. The massage must be vigorous to act on the area, but if we are using it to relieve some type of pain, we must take into account that we are not going to harm the area with the application of the cream.
If, on the other hand, the cream is applied to activate the muscular area, it is recommended that the massage be less delicate and that we even accompany it with activation techniques such as small patting or clapping that contribute to warming the body and activating the muscles. .
