HOW HALEON PRODUCTS HELP SUPPORT ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

Staying active takes preparation, recovery, and everyday wellness, whether you’re training for a big match, running weekend errands, or cheering from the stands. That’s why the partnership between United States Soccer and Haleon focuses on supporting active lifestyles beyond the field.

The Men’s and Women’s National U.S. Soccer Teams inspire millions with their performance, dedication and teamwork. But success doesn’t happen on game day alone. Behind every goal is an assist: the daily routines, recovery habits, and wellness practices that help athletes and fans stay ready for movement. 

From recreational players keeping their passion for the game alive, to busy parents managing packed schedules and getting the kids out the door with all their gear, and fans cheering their hearts out in the stands, life can bring challenges like sore muscles, occasional heartburn after exercise, tooth sensitivity, or joint discomfort. Supporting your body with everyday wellness habits and trusted health products can help you focus on enjoying the activities you love. These everyday assists go beyond extraordinary goals – they're what make the little moments possible. 

Haleon brands like Advil, Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, TUMS, Sensodyne, and Centrum support everyday wellness, helping people of every ability to stay active and focused on the game—both on and off the soccer pitch. 

Learn how soccer stars Crystal Dunn and Tyler Adams stay ready to play with Haleon products.

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Maintaining an Active Lifestyle: Training, Recovery, and Daily Wellness

An active lifestyle can place demands on the body. Whether you’re training for soccer, hitting the gym, or staying active with family activities, common challenges can include: 

• Muscle soreness after workouts 
• Joint strain from repeated movement 
• Digestive discomfort like heartburn after exercise 
• Oral health concerns such as tooth sensitivity 
• Nutritional gaps due to busy schedules

Maintaining performance and comfort often requires a holistic approach to wellness, including proper recovery, nutrition, oral health care and occasional support for minor aches and pains. For many active adults, simple habits like consistent dental care, balanced nutrition, and managing occasional discomfort can make it easier to stay committed to regular movement. 

Why Muscle Soreness Happens

Muscle soreness is a common part of staying active. You may notice muscle pain after intense activity, especially when:¹

• Trying a new workout routine 
• Increasing training intensity 
• Playing sports that involve sprinting, pivoting, or sudden stops 
• Performing strength or resistance exercises 

Soccer players, recreational athletes, and gym-goers may experience soreness after demanding drills or competitive games. Intense workouts, repeated drills, or long recreational games can strain muscles, especially when you’re increasing intensity or trying new exercises.¹ This often leads to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which can cause tightness, tenderness, and fatigue in the hours or days after activity.¹

Minor muscle aches can make it harder to stay consistent with workouts or sports. Weekend athletes, gym-goers, and recreational players may find that sore muscles limit their ability to train, recover or perform at their usual level.

Sources:

1. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness. Accessed 3/9/26. 
2. The Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis in Professional Soccer Players. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8182778/. Accessed 3/9/26. 
3. Exploring the gut-exercise link: A systematic review of gastrointestinal disorders in physical activity. World Journal of Gastroenterology. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12175863/. Accessed 3/9/26. 
4. Patient Guide: Heartburn. Penn State College of Medicine. https://med.psu.edu/departments-faculty/cancer-institute/oncology-nutrition-exercise-one-group/patient-guides/heartburn. Accessed 3/9/26.  
5. Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10890155/. Accessed 3/9/26. 
6. Advances in Understanding the Interplay between Dietary Practices, Body Composition, and Sports Performances in Athletes. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10892519/. Accessed 3/9/26.