TIGER BALM® RED
In running, the knees, ankles, and hips are particularly stressed. To prepare your body for a race or a marathon, TIGER BALM® Red is ideal as a warm-up massage thanks to its warming properties.
Its formula, made with camphor, menthol, and essential oils, also helps soothe tension through the action of massage.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF RECOVERY AFTER TRAINING?
Muscle recovery after training is crucial for several reasons and has a significant impact on athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall well-being. Here are some key aspects of the impact of muscle recovery:
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Muscle tissue repair: During exercise, muscle fibers undergo micro-tears. The recovery phase allows these tissues to repair, promoting muscle growth and resilience.
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Reduction of fatigue: Muscle recovery helps eliminate the buildup of fatigue-causing metabolites, such as lactic acid. This restores muscle capacity and reduces the feeling of tiredness.
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Injury prevention: Adequate recovery periods help prevent overuse injuries by reducing constant stress on muscles, tendons, and joints.
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Performance optimization: Well-recovered muscles are better able to produce powerful and efficient contractions, leading to optimal performance during subsequent training sessions.
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Hormonal balance: Proper rest supports optimal hormonal balance, particularly by regulating cortisol levels (a stress hormone) and stimulating the release of growth hormones, which are essential for muscle recovery.
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Improved flexibility and mobility: Recovery promotes flexibility and joint mobility, helping to reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement quality.
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Psychological support: Rest also provides psychological benefits by reducing stress related to intense training, promoting relaxation, and contributing to better sleep quality.
For muscle pain, apply the TIGER BALM® Patch
After an intense race such as a marathon, both your mind and body are put under great strain, and it is not uncommon for muscle pain to appear sooner or later.
The TIGER BALM® Patch provides long-lasting relief. Made with levomenthol, camphor, and essential oils, it delivers a cooling effect and soothes fatigue and muscle stiffness.
It is ideal for recovery after intense and prolonged effort: its targeted action and cooling sensation, felt for up to 6 hours, allow for application both day and night.
You can therefore apply it at night to start fresh again the next day.
The Patch is a Class I medical device. This medical device is a regulated health product and bears the CE marking under this regulation. Read the instructions carefully before use. Ask your pharmacist for advice. Manufactured by Haw Par Healthcare Ltd. January 2024.
Water is an essential component of the human body, accounting for approximately 60% of an adult’s body mass. Every day, we lose between 2 and 2.5 liters of water—a loss that must be compensated not only by the water we drink but also by the water contained in food, thus ensuring the body’s balance. During physical activities such as running, it is also important to maintain adequate hydration before, during, and after exercise.
Before exercise: Prepare your body for the activity ahead
Before starting any physical activity, it is essential to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. Hydrating beforehand allows you to begin your activity with a good fluid balance, ensuring comfort and well-being during exercise.
During exercise: Maintain regular hydration
During exercise, the body generates heat to prevent overheating and regulate its temperature through sweating. Drinking water is important as it compensates for fluids lost through perspiration and helps regulate body temperature. During exercise, it is important to drink regularly and not wait until you feel thirsty.
By drinking water during physical activity, you help maintain your body’s balance, support physical functions, and prevent overheating.
After exercise: Rehydrate to support recovery
Once exercise is finished, it is essential to give your body everything it needs to compensate for losses incurred during effort (water, nutrients). In particular, it is important to restore your fluid balance and ensure sufficient water intake to support proper recovery.
Water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions, as well as the normal regulation of body temperature.
Skin hydration, the key to your comfort during your run
Just as your body needs water to maintain its physical functions, your skin also requires special care during exercise. Heat and urban pollution can weaken its protective barrier, making hydration essential while running.
To support runners, the ultra-light, melt-in texture of Garnier’s Hydrating Sorbet Cream is the ideal companion. Enriched with Vitamin C*, it provides continuous hydration for up to 48 hours. Its strength? It actively absorbs excess sebum and sweat to deliver a dry touch and a matte finish, helping to prevent any feeling of discomfort during or after your run. Its compact format slips easily into your sports bag, keeping your skin fresh and radiant from the starting line all the way through recovery.
To find out more, visit:
https://www.garnier.fr/nos-marques/soin-du-visage/vitamine-c/creme-sorbet
THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY UV PROTECTION FOR YOUR SKIN
Whether the Paris sky is a bright blue or covered with clouds, your skin is exposed to an invisible yet constant aggressor. 80% of UV exposure occurs during our everyday activities, all year round—not just in summer.
During a run lasting several hours, UV rays penetrate the epidermis and disrupt the activity of melanocytes, the cells responsible for melanin production. To defend itself, the skin overproduces melanin, which can lead to the appearance of dark spots and weaken the skin barrier. This phenomenon is intensified by perspiration and urban pollution, making sun protection essential for runners.
To meet these demanding conditions, we have selected Garnier’s Daily Anti-UV Invisible Fluid SPF50+. Specifically designed for daily and active use, this fluid provides very high protection (SPF50+) while remaining completely invisible. Its ultra-lightweight texture leaves no white marks, no greasy film, and no sticky feeling.
With a vegan formula enriched with Vitamin Cg, the fluid boosts skin radiance while helping to fight oxidation caused by external aggressors. It is the essential final step in your morning routine before heading to the starting line—protecting your skin capital effortlessly.
To find out more, visit:
https://www.garnier.fr/nos-marques/soin-du-visage/vitamine-c/fluide-anti-taches-anti-uv-quotidien
