Warm-up or recovery?

Warm-up or recovery? How to use sports balm at the right moment

A sports balm can be used at different moments, but timing is important. Many athletes use sports balm incorrectly or at the wrong time. With proper application, you can get much more benefit from it.

Sports balm before exercise: when to use it and when not?

A warming sports balm is sometimes used before exercise, especially in the following situations:

• Cold conditions
• Stiff muscles
• Athletes prone to muscle complaints

The balm creates a warming sensation and can help muscles feel flexible more quickly. Please note: a sports balm never replaces a warm-up. See it as support, not as an alternative.

Sports balm after exercise: most common use

After exercise, using a sports balm makes the most sense. At that moment, the balm helps with:

• Relaxing tired muscles
• Supporting recovery
• Reducing stiffness

Many athletes apply sports balm immediately after showering or in combination with a light massage.

Preventive use during intensive training periods

For athletes who train several times a week, sports balm is also used preventively, for example during:

• High-load training weeks
• Tournaments or multi-day competitions
• Return to sport after an injury

By regularly focusing on muscle care, you reduce the risk of overuse.

Common mistakes when using sports balm

• Applying too much
• Using it without warming up
• Covering the area immediately with tight clothing
• Confusing it with pain-relief products

A sports balm supports the body, but it remains part of a bigger picture: movement, rest and recovery.

Sports balm per sport

In sports such as badminton, fitness and running, sports balm is mainly used:

• After training sessions
• Between matches
• For local muscle complaints

That is why many athletes choose a reliable, skin-friendly sports balm suitable for regular use.

Curious which sports balm is suitable for both warm-up and recovery? Discover FIT Sports Balm in our badminton shop and see how athletes use it as part of their daily sports care routine.