When it comes to fitness, what you do after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. Recovery is when your body repairs muscle tissue, replenishes energy, and adapts to become stronger. To maximise results and prevent injury, it’s essential to follow a structured routine.

At Zea, we’ve developed a natural recovery system designed to support every stage of post-exercise repair, from immediate relief to deep overnight restoration. Here’s your step-by-step guide to post-workout recovery with Zea.

Step 1: Immediately After Your Workout - Relieve & Rehydrate

Rehydrate and cool down with water or electrolytes, then move into gentle stretching.

Apply Kunzea Pain Relief Cream directly after your workout to areas of tension or soreness.

• Targets sore muscles and joints straight away.

• Helps calm inflammation before it builds up into DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness).

• Best for runners, lifters, or anyone who feels immediate tightness after training.

Step 2: 30-60 Minutes After Training - Replenish Magnesium

Your body uses up magnesium during exercise, which is why cramps and muscle fatigue often set in post-workout.

Use our Magnesium Oil Topical Spray within the first hour after training.

• Spray onto calves, quads, or shoulders for fast absorption.

• Helps muscles relax and supports energy production.

• Great if you’re heading back to work or don’t have time for a full recovery session.

Step 3: Later in the Day - Deep Relief & Muscle Reset

For more intense recovery, especially after heavy lifting or endurance training:

Apply MAGZEA Muscle Recovery Spray in the afternoon or evening.

• Delivers magnesium plus Kunzea and cooling botanicals.

• Perfect for deeper muscle fatigue or lingering tightness.

• Use it on large muscle groups like legs, back, and glutes.

Step 4: Before Bed - Soak & Sleep

Quality sleep is the ultimate recovery tool, this is when your body repairs muscle fibres and restores energy reserves.

Add MAGZEA Sports Recovery Bath Salts to a warm bath 1-2 hours before bed.

• Eases muscle tension and encourages relaxation.

• Magnesium helps promote deeper, more restorative sleep.

• For non-bath users: dissolve salts in a warm foot soak for targeted recovery.

Optional Add-Ons for Extra Support

If you’re feeling particularly sore or stiff after a tough session, applying a Lupin Heat Pack can provide gentle warmth to ease muscle tension and support circulation. For those who prefer quick relief on the go, the Kunzea Roll On is a convenient option to keep in your gym bag or at work. In the evening, swapping to Kunzea Bath Salts instead of magnesium salts adds the calming aroma of Tasmanian Kunzea, helping both body and mind unwind. And to round out your recovery, diffusing a Calming Essential Oil Lifestyle Blend before bed can promote deeper, more restorative sleep, one of the most important parts of muscle repair.

Bonus Tips for a Strong Recovery

• Nutrition: Refuel with protein and complex carbs post-workout.

• Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours for optimal repair.

• Consistency: Use these recovery steps after every session, not just the hard ones.

Your post-workout routine doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be consistent. With Zea’s natural recovery range, you can support your body at every stage:

• Immediately after training: Kunzea Pain Relief Cream

• Within the hour: Magnesium Oil Topical Spray

• Later in the day: MAGZEA Muscle Recovery Spray

• Before bed: MAGZEA Sports Recovery Bath Salts

Build this simple recovery flow into your fitness routine and feel the difference in reduced soreness, faster recovery, and stronger performance.