Basil essential oil, oil from juniper berries, orange oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, peppermint essential oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil, lime oil, rosemary oil, and thyme oil can help you get invigorated before and during a workout. Cedar oil, patchouli oil, ylang ylang, sandalwood essential oil, neroli, rose oil, and lavender essential oil can help with relaxation after a good workout. Fight odors with bergamot essential oil, grapefruit oil, juniper berry, and coriander oil. Use with carrier oils like sweet almond oil and apricot kernel oil. Basil oil, rose essential oil, neroli essential oil, and bergamot oil have wonderful aromas that would work well with a carrier oil in a blend creation of your own.

Blends for workouts are one of the fastest growing uses of aromatherapy. Try a workout blend to inspire a positive attitude about improving health and appearance. The invigorating, inspiring, and uplifting effects of essential oils can help boost confidence and commitment to a good workout in a number of ways. Some oils are activating, others calm and soothe, and others fight workout odors.

Invigorating and Inspiring Oils
Basil essential oil, cypress, eucalyptus oil, fir needle, ginger, grapefruit oil, oil from juniper berries, lavender oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil, lime oil, orange oil, peppermint essential oil, petitgrain, rosemary oil, and thyme oil.

Soothing and Relaxing Oils
Cedar oil, chamomile, frankincense, jasmine, lavender essential oil, neroli, patchouli oil, rose oil, rosewood, sandalwood oil, and ylang ylang.

Anti-odor and Refreshing Oils
All citrus oils, including bergamot essential oil, grapefruit oil, lemon oil, lime oil, orange oil, and tangerine. Other anti-odor oils include coriander oil, fir needle, oil from juniper berries, and lavender oil.

Dilute essential oils before applying to the skin as a safety precaution as well as a common courtesy to others. Highly concentrated oils can be distracting to a workout and to others who may be close by. Activated by body heat, the blend may become overwhelming as the workout raises body temperature.

Add a light dilution of 1% essential oil to a carrier such as vegetable oil, mineral bath salts, pure water, or unscented bath products such as shampoo, conditioner, or shower gel for a subtle but powerful effect.

A spray mister is an easy way to enjoy the benefits of a workout blend. Spray directly on self lightly or on to a workout towel. To mix the essential oils and water, shake the bottle well before spraying.

Boost workouts with an energizing blend. Add these oils to 1/2 cup of water:

* 6 drops of lavender oil
* 6 drops of lemon oil
* 5 drops of rosemary oil 
* 4 drops of petitgrain
* 3 drops of eucalyptus oil