For anyone familiar with the feeling of a muscle twinging so much you don’t actually want to move it, try a magnesium spray like this one from Kiki Health. It works quickly to soothe aches and help them to heal, whether you’re post-workout or post-sitting-at-a-desk-for-too-long. It’s best applied before bed – because magnesium, wonder ingredient that it is, has also been proven to aid sleep. £12, Cult Beauty

Thanks to Stylist Strong, we’re part of the growing set of women who lift. But strength training challenges our bodies in new ways, which means a day or so later we can really feel those previously unnoticed muscles come to life. If you’re familiar with that “oh, this is new” sensation, try Elemis’ Musclease oil – it’s a potent cocktail of maritime pine, sea buckthorn, and rosemary essential oil to massage in post-shower for tension relief. £31.95, John Lewis

If your favourite part of a yoga class is the guided meditation at the end, we’re with you. And may we recommend extending your zen even further by lowering yourself into tub teaming with Verdant Alchemy’s specially formulated Recovery Bath Salts? The tropical scented treat is a heady blend of Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang and basil with a muscle-unwinding base of Epsom salts. Add candles and a therapeutic podcast for extra chill vibes. £26, Verdant Alchemy

Harnessing the healing power of the sea, Ren’s Anti-Fatigue Body Scrub is enriched with Atlantic kelp extract and microalgae oil, which leave your skin feeling soft and replenished. The physical act of exfoliating with sea and magnesium salt will activate micro-circulation, helping to unknot muscles and relieve sore joints. Massage onto dry skin (cleanse before if you choose) before getting into a hot bath, then let the oils and salt do the rest. £28, SpaceNK

CBD is still a buzzword in beauty, but you can use the ingredient’s soothing properties on your body, too. New brand Cubid have a whole line of products (we like the peppermint oil drops which contains 66% CBD but none of the hempy taste) but it’s the Stay Active gel we’re most into. Made with camphor, known to relieve pain, and cooling eucalyptus and rosemary oils, work it into your skin in large circles to take the muscle heat down a notch. £54.99, Cubid