After a long run or tough workout, I love me some cold therapy on angry, overworked hips, glutes and hamstrings. There are times though, when I can’t get to an ice bath right away and dragging around a stash of ice isn’t feasible either. So when the Bengay people contacted me to try their Zero Degrees Menthol Pain Relieving gel, I was all ears. But would it have that overpowering menthol smell?
According to Bengay/according to me:
- Blasts away pain / I didn’t have pain per se but I had achy, tight, fatigued muscles. I felt relief!
- Instant, icy-cold sensation / Yes!
- Lasts for hours / Yes! Longer than other products I’ve tried.
- Vanishing Scent / I thought I smelled it but others around me insisted they could not.
- Can be stored in the freezer / I didn’t try this, it was icy cold as is.
The convenient stick applicator makes the gel super easy to apply and its totally portable with no mess or leaking. Overall I thought this was a great product. It delivered instant relief to tired muscles. I think next time I’ll even try some on my feet!
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Note: I was given this product free of charge but my opinions are my own.
I usually just stick to compression for recovery. Lots and lots of compression.
I can’t handle ice baths and I don’t stretch, so clearly I’m terrible at recovery.
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I use some Biofreeze when I have problems. The stick, foam roller and after long miles it was ice baths. blah. lol
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I need this. My back has been causing issues, so i usually use the bengay heat pads that you attach to your body for a few hours.
I use compression, EMU purple rub, and make the husband massage my legs.
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That sounds awesome – I’ve never been brave enough to take an ice bath. My recovery has been limited to rest…and the occasional ice pack.
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well my BEST recovery tip is to eat pronto 😉 haha. but really. i MUST stretch immediately. and foam roll if i have it nearby. if i let it go…i will avoid it. then i get super tight and thus feel frustrated the rest of the week. when i can just stay consistent…all is well 🙂
well my BEST recovery tip is to eat pronto 😉 haha. but really. i MUST stretch immediately. and foam roll if i have it nearby. if i let it go…i will avoid it. then i get super tight and thus feel frustrated the rest of the week. when i can just stay consistent…all is well 🙂 🙂
Their new products got me through a rough patch lately – I’m impressed!
Recovery – I usually do a cold Epsom salts bath. Ice is too much for me!
I really don’t want to undercut your product endorsement -but for the few people out there that have skin/smell/headache sensitivities – this product from Earth Therapeutics called “Anti-Stress Massage Lotion” is all natural and works amazingly on muscles. (although my husband isn’t as sensitive as me and still prefers BenGay).
http://www.earththerapeutics.net/prodinfo.asp?number=9690
My best recovery tip – a post run gin & tonic. 😉 Actually putting on some compression and laying down with my feet elevated really helps me.
My best post-workout recovery suggestion for a long workout is BEER!
When possible, I love a nap on a long run day! Just saw you’re doing the MCM — awesome! Congrats!!
Definitely compression and drink a lot of water!!! Eat a little protein as well!!
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I just use my compression sleeves and sometimes I will ice my knees.
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The only consistent recovery routine I have is to make sure I eat right after working out. Makes all the difference in the world on my next workout.
I drink water until I get home. If it’s a long run then beer, if it’s a short run then beer. Sometimes if I don’t run it’s beer!
The foam roller and compression socks are my go-to recovery tools.
I eat a bunch of shit and pretend I’ve earned it. Seems to help speed recovery! 🙂
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After a long, hard trail run – eat and cold soak (cold soak in summer ONLY!!!). Chocolate milk seems to be the vogue quickie post-run fuel – I “spice” mine up as an iced non-fat mocha! 🙂
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oooh – I’d love to try this on my foot when my PF flairs up. I like Christi’s recovery item – beer! But, I also do like an ice bath and lots of stretching…(ok I don’t LIKE the ice bath itself…just the less sore muscles!).
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I’m a follower! My recovery tip is ice and chocolate milk!
Motrin, water, protein and just recently been using compression.
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Recovery on the weekend is Guinness and a cookout :-). Besides that I’m a fan of compression and ice.
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I love to take a nap to recover!
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Post workout recovery – coffee and my couch
Oh, wait – foam rolling and compression socks for a long run recovery.
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post workout… I foam roll & do apply some pain-relief cream occassionally. Tylenol too!
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This tip is for the summer. Before a long run, I make sure the baby pool is filled, post run, I dunk my feeties in there. AHHHHHHH.
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I’m all about compression post-run – especially calf sleeves. I’ve recently tried a couple of Epsom Salt baths – definitely a pleasant change from ice baths (I’m a wimp!)
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I hate working out and can only use a bike and the hip machines. I usually just strap on ice packs for about a half hour.
The best thing in the morning is a hot shower and low impact exercises that i learned from a belly dancing video to loosen up my knees. Also helps to make the screws in my feet feel better… at least for a while.
will try compression since it seems to be what is listed on here… thank you for the advise.