Ape to Gentleman: 5 Products To Use After The Gym

Check out our expert's guide to help you make the most of your training.

May 01, 2012
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We caught up with the experts at Ape to Gentleman to find the answers to all our grooming questions. In this installment, the guys have a guide on which products to use after your gym regime; what to do, what not to do, and what products you should use.

Summer is coming up which means your body must look proper. Women hate it when you're rocking a tank while your arms are still flabby, or when your gut is protruding out of your old white T-shirt. But the after-effects of the gym can be unattractive as well. Treat the "bacne" from sweat and the dry hands from weights by using the right products. Ape to Gentleman has five recommendations to help you look great, post-workout.

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Hydrate Your Hands

For those of you that train without gym gloves (and even for those that do) gripping the machines and free-weights can leave blisters and calluses. While you may think this enhances your masculinity, dry hands are hard to the touch and can be unsightly. Lab Series has an intensely hydrating hand treatment that smooths and conditions skin while also minimizing the appearance of dark spots.

Buy It Now at Lab Series, $15

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Remedy Bacne

While working out itself is not the cause for body breakouts or "bacne", excessive sweating can exacerbate this condition. Bacne occurs when too much sebum is produced, clogging pores and hair follicles which attracts bacteria. Murad Blemish Clarifying Body Wash features fine-grained date seed powder, salicylic acid, and triclosan to exfoliate. It deep cleans pores and prevents future breakouts. 

Buy It Now at Niven and Joshua, $56

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Exfoliate

Your feet are undoubtedly one of the main participants in your gym session. Dry, hard skin is your body’s way of protecting your feet against the pressure and friction, but too much can look unsightly. Also, sweaty feet can harbour fungus. Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Foot Scrub leaves your feet smooth, refreshed, and most importantly, fungus free.

Buy It Now at Niven and Joshua, $22

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Keep Your Abs Tight

Although somewhat misguided, an indicator of your fitness level is often taken from how visible your abdominal muscles may or may not be. Given that this is a concern most men will encounter throughout their lives, Japanese brand Shiseido has created an Abdomen Toning Gel to help you on your way. Applied regularly on your midriff, the invigorating gel gives a firmed appearance to the abdomen over time, making it the perfect training partner for your abs.

Buy It Now at Feel Unique, $67

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Muscle Relief

Modern life can be very unforgiving when it comes to recovery after training, so anything to speed up the process should be welcomed. Cowshed Bullocks Muscle Rub Massage Oil warms on contact with the skin, relieving tired, aching muscles, as well as pains and sprains. The Muscle rub also contains Clove Bud Oil, which is renowned for its stimulating and natural antibacterial properties. With regular use, this can help ease joint and muscular pain.

Buy It Now at Niven and Joshua, $32

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