Here's a great way to rev up your muscles for a workout — give yourself a preworkout massage! It's easy. Just combine one ounce of grape seed or other high-quality massage oil with 10 drops of juniper, spruce, or pine essential oil. (Never use essential oils straight on the skin. They're very concentrated.)

Before you exercise, spend a few minutes gently rubbing the oil into your skin, especially around tight joints, in particular the knees and elbows. Or put the oil on a washcloth and buff it over your skin. Leave the oil in place during your workout. The evergreen oils facilitate circulation, bringing warming blood to your achy joints. Ahhhh. Talk about a great way to get ready for your routine!

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