Built for real life, not perfect conditions our pre and post sport creams give you a simple start and finish routine that works anywhere, from track to work shifts.
Most training advice assumes perfect conditions; real life rarely agrees. That’s why our pre and post sport creams are built around two clear bookends you can use anywhere. No elaborate rituals, no guesswork, just a simple sequence that fits into your track sessions, gym blocks, weekend sport or long work shifts alike. In the FAQs that follow you’ll find precise timing windows, smart placement guidance, sensible reapplication rules, and practical tips for pairing each product with warm-up and cool-down habits. The goal is consistency: a clean start, a deliberate finish, and ensuring you move better.
HEATE and KHULE: Product Claims and Their Benefits
HEATE™ is listed to improve muscle performance, endurance and stamina.
KHULE™ is listed to assist post‑exercise recovery and relieve mild joint inflammation afterwards.
When should I apply them?
- HEATE™ (pre-activity): 15–30 minutes before the first productive set or effort. This window allows for proper transdermal absorption and lets warmth build during your warmup routine. Complete dynamic range-of-motion and activation drills (e.g., leg swings, banded work, light build-up sets). You should feel warmth as you reach your first working efforts.
- KHULE™ (post-activity): immediately after you’re done. Use it as part of your cool-down protocol so your body gets a clear signal to downshift and begin recovery. Pair KHULE with a cold shower and you will maximise your body’s vasoconstriction response, speeding up your recovery.
Where do I put them?
- HEATE™ (warm-up performance cream): target the prime movers for the session. This includes quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back and shoulders. For upper-body or grip-heavy work, include forearms. HEATE is also great for sore joint, so target elbows, knees, ankle, and neck.
- KHULE™ (cooling recovery gel): apply to the same muscles that were trained during your activity; quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back and shoulders. Also, make sure to apply KHULE to your joints that feel tender after exercise, knees, ankles, hips, shoulders and elbows.
Use thin, even layers and rub in until no residue is visible. Wash hands immediately after application and avoid contact with eyes or broken skin.
How much do I use?
Start small. A thin, even layer is the goal; more is not better and can increase sensation without added benefit. Scale up usage for longer sessions or larger muscle groups. Avoid layering under tight compression until you’ve tested tolerance.
Can I reapply?
Yes. Follow the Directions for Use on each label and do not exceed the recommended frequency. Both formulas are hypoallergenic and designed for frequent use, making them suitable for reapplication when used as directed. Individual responses vary: rotate application sites if needed, avoid broken or irritated skin, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
How do HEATE and KHULE work
The biological mechanisms that support performance and recovery
Used together, RYGG’s HEATE™ thermo performance cream and KHULE™ cryoactive recovery gel create your end‑to‑end performance and recovery regime. HEATE™ prepares muscle groups, supports increased blood circulation and provides anti‑inflammatory support. KHULE™ delivers fast‑acting cryotherapy‑like cooling to help calm the body and support post‑exercise recovery. Together, they provide a practical, science‑aligned protocol
At a sensory level, these effects align with the behaviour of TRP (Transient Receptor Potential) ion channels in the skin and peripheral nerves. Menthol is a classic agonist of TRPM8 (Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 8), a cold‑sensitive channel whose activation is associated with the perception of cooling. This cooling input is linked to downstream vasoconstrictive responses that can help manage post‑exercise intramuscular stress and transient joint swelling—think of KHULE as an ‘ice bath in a bottle’ used within the product’s directions. By contrast, warming actives such as methyl salicylate can activate TRPV1 (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1), a heat‑sensitive channel associated with warmth perception; TRPV1 activation is consistent with local vasodilatory responses that accompany a feeling of heat. In HEATE, that fast‑onset warmth helps prime primary movers and prepare joints for activity. Beyond sensation, methyl salicylate also provides anti‑inflammatory support, rounding out HEATE’s role as a pre‑sport ritual.
Sources & further reading
- Informed Sport. (n.d.). *Frequently asked questions*. https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/about/frequently-asked-questions
- American College of Sports Medicine. (2021). *ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription* (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
- National Health Service. (n.d.). *How to warm up before exercising*. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/how-to-warm-up-before-exercising/
- Better Health Channel. (n.d.). *Warming up and cooling down*. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/warming-up-and-cooling-down
- World Health Organization. (n.d.). *Physical activity*. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
- Australian Government Department of Health. (n.d.). *Physical activity and exercise guidelines*. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines
- Caterina, M. J., Schumacher, M. A., Tominaga, M., Rosen, T. A., Levine, J. D., & Julius, D. (1997). The capsaicin receptor: A heat-activated ion channel in the pain pathway. *Nature, 389*(6653), 816–824. https://doi.org/10.1038/39807
- McKemy, D. D., Neuhausser, W. M., & Julius, D. (2002). Identification of a cold receptor reveals a general role for TRP channels in thermosensation. *Nature, 416*(6876), 52–58. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature719
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Peier, A. M., Moqrich, A., Hergarden, A. C., Reeve, A. J., Andersson, D. A., Story, G. M., ... & Patapoutian, A. (2002). A TRP channel that senses cold stimuli and menthol. *Cell, 108*(5), 705–715. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-8674(02)00652-9
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. RYGG products are listed medicines in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). HEATE™ is listed to improve muscle performance, endurance and stamina. KHULE™ is listed to assist post‑exercise recovery and relieve mild joint inflammation. Both products are Informed Sport certified by batch—verify your batch number on the Informed Sport database.