Maximizing Your Post-Workout Routine with 1Hour After’s Targeted Body Care Products

Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who simply loves staying active, recovery is a crucial part of any workout routine. Enter 1Hour After—a brand dedicated to enhancing your recovery experience with targeted body care products formulated to maximize the critical first hour post-exercise. This time period, often overlooked, is when your muscles and skin are most receptive to restorative ingredients, making it the ideal window for replenishment.

1Hour After’s range of products is designed with active individuals in mind, each item catering to the specific needs of athletes who demand more from their post-workout care. From muscle-soothing balms to refreshing body washes, this brand addresses key areas often left out of standard recovery routines. Read on to discover how each product in 1Hour After’s lineup can transform your recovery, enhance your results, and prepare you for your next challenge.

Pre Workout Products:

1. Anti Chafe Glide Balm

Description: Designed to outperform the competition, our anti chafe balm is your secret weapon for smoother, more comfortable workouts. Trust in a product that works as hard as you do and get ready to blow past the competition. The advanced formulation provides a smooth, protective barrier that reduces friction, preventing painful chafing and irritation. This allows you to focus on your performance without the distraction of skin discomfort. Our unique blend of natural ingredients not only prevents chafing but also moisturizes and nourishes the skin, ensuring it remains healthy and resilient.

When to use: Before workouts to prevent chafing, especially for long runs or high-intensity training sessions.

How to use: Apply to areas prone to friction, like inner thighs, underarms, and other sensitive spots.

Benefits: This glide balm minimizes skin irritation and friction, providing long-lasting protection and comfort, so you can focus solely on your performance.

Who Should Use: Distance runners, cyclists, triathletes or open water swimmers wearing wet suits.

During Workout Products:

1. Muscle Recovery Balm

Description: Designed specifically for endurance athletes, triathletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers and hyrox competitors, our post-workout muscle recovery balm is your secret weapon for ultimate performance and swift recovery. This muscle rub not only aids in post-workout recovery but also enhances performance during your most grueling sessions. Formulated to target sore and tired muscles, this post workout pain relief balm blends menthol crystals, coconut oil, magnesium hydroxide and peppermint oil to target inflammation and lactic acid build up in the muscles while providing a cooling relief to the targeted areas after an intense workout.

When to use: Either during or immediately after intense workouts to alleviate soreness, cramps and help speed up muscle recovery.

How to use: Apply a directly to sore, cramping or fatigued muscles. Rub in until absorbed.

Benefits: Formulated with magnesium and other restorative ingredients, this balm reduces muscle tension, inflammation, and fatigue, helping you recover faster and stay ready for your next session. 

Who Should Use: Distance Runners, Cyclists, Hyrox Athletes, CrossFit Athletes

Post Workout Products:

1. Adaptogen Protein Strengthening Shampoo

Description: 1hr-a’s post-workout adaptogen shampoo is expertly formulated to strengthen your hair with proteins and replenish hydration and elasticity with panthenol (vitamin b5). The amino acids within the formula work harmoniously to infuse moisture into your hair, which adds both strength and radiant shine.

This powerful hair-strengthening shampoo goes the extra mile by actively repairing and forging new bonds, effectively reversing the damage caused to your hair fibers by sweating during intense workouts, making it the most suitable part of your post- workout shower.

When to Use: After workouts to cleanse and strengthen hair damaged by sweat and environmental factors.

How to Use: Massage a small amount into wet hair, lather, and rinse thoroughly.

Benefits: Powered by adaptogens and amino acids, this shampoo revitalizes hair strength and resilience, helping combat the effects of sweat and frequent washing.

Who Should Use: All athletes who have been through a strenuous workout where scalp temperature has been elevated or exposed to the sun. Swimmers who have been in chlorine pools or open water.

2. Strengthening Protein Conditioner

Description: This hair-strengthening protein conditioner is packed with revitalizing vitamins and hydrating pea proteins that combat hair damage caused by regular exercise. With each use, you will restore your hairs vitality, strength, and shine.

1hour-after’s post-workout strengthening protein conditioner also includes the enriching benefits of argan oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin e, all working together to enhance suppleness and elasticity while restoring hydration. These carefully selected ingredients are renowned for their natural hydrating properties, providing essential nutrients to your hair.

When to Use: Post-workout, following the Adaptogen Shampoo for a complete hair care routine.

How to Use: After shampooing, apply to damp hair, focusing on the ends. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse.

Benefits: This conditioner fortifies hair with proteins, leaving it soft, strong, and less prone to damage from sweat and friction.

Who Should Use: All athletes who have been through a strenuous workout where scalp temperature has been elevated or exposed to the sun. Swimmers who have been in chlorine pools or open water.

3. Cooling Menthol Body Wash

Description: 1hr-a’s scientifically-backed cooling body wash actively calms & cools your skin down after a workout, reducing post workout sweats and redness in the face while helping your skin stay hydrated and soothed. The infusion of refreshing citrus notes promotes feelings of calm, and nourishing vitamin e ensures maximum skin hydration.

The gentle menthol within this formula replenishes your skin and aids your body in cooling down while helping to fight inflammation. After using this menthol – zinc body wash, you’ll feel refreshed and ready to attack the day.  

When to Use: Immediately after workouts for a refreshing cleanse to lower body temperature. After a recovery session in saunas and or ice baths.

How to Use: Apply to a loofah or directly onto the skin, lather, and rinse.

Benefits: The menthol infusion provides a cooling effect, reducing post-exercise body heat and leaving you feeling rejuvenated.

Who Should Use: All athletes who have been through a strenuous workout where body temperature has been elevated.

4. Refueling Magnesium Body Lotion

Description: 1hr-a’s refueling magnesium body lotion refuels your skin after a post workout shower.

Our product is enriched with key ingredients, including magnesium chloride for muscle relaxation and recovery, panthenol (vitamin b5) for hydration, niacinamide to reduce inflammation and redness, microbiome-balancing zinc, and antioxidants to calm irritation and redness.

Hydration should go beyond just drinking water. Our magnesium body lotion with zinc can enhance overall well-being by refueling, replenishing and rehydrating your skin while also acting as a reliable solution for muscle relaxation, improved muscle performance, and effective pain relief.

When to Use: As a final step after showering and drying off, or anytime the skin needs hydration. Before bed will help muscles relax and loosen overnight.

How to Use: Massage into the skin until fully absorbed, focusing on particular areas that have experienced pain, cramps or tightness and need extra hydration.

Benefits: Infused with magnesium, this lotion replenishes moisture lost through sweat, promotes skin health, and relaxes muscles, making it an ideal recovery aid.

Who should use: All athletes who have been through a strenuous workout and are experiencing muscle pain, cramps or tightness. Endurance athletes will receive extra benefits from this refueling lotion.

Finish Strong: Let 1Hour After Power Your Recovery and Performance

1Hour After’s collection of post-workout essentials takes a holistic approach to body care, ensuring that both your muscles and skin get the recovery support they need. By incorporating these products into your routine, you’re not only reducing soreness and irritation but also setting yourself up for better performance and longevity in your active lifestyle. Recovery is just as important as the workout itself, and with 1Hour After, you can be confident that you’re giving your body the best possible tools to repair, rebuild, and refresh.

So the next time you finish a challenging workout, remember that the hour afterward is where the real gains happen. With 1Hour After, your body gets the care it deserves, helping you stay on track with your goals and perform at your peak day after day. Invest in your recovery, and let 1Hour After’s products do the heavy lifting—so you can stay ready for whatever comes next.