In 2011, Dr. Jeremy Guimaraens, a successful chiropractor in Johannesburg who already used massage gels in treatments, wanted to develop a natural, topical pain-relief product that could be used by his patients at home. He identified Arnica montana, known for treating muscle issues, with Horse chestnut, a plant-based oil known for its benefits, and combined them to create a new product – MYO₂ Recovery Gel – with the help of a pharmacist. As the product gained popularity, he sought help from private equity professional, Ross Randall to expand the business into retail. In 2019, Adcock Ingram offered to acquire Sprintmed, but instead, a 10-year sales, marketing, and distribution deal was agreed upon.

Sprintmed recognized the need to expand into the supplement and drink market. While the energy drink market was dominated by large brands, they saw an opportunity in the recovery drink segment. Jeremy and Ross aimed to develop a pre- and post-exercise recovery drink that was caffeine-free, low in sugar, palatable and addressed three key factors: immunity boosting, muscle recovery and hydration support. To avoid preservatives, they incorporated pasteurization in the canning process. After extensive research, Sprintmed launched a zesty, orange-flavoured muscle recovery and immune-boosting drink, now available through Makro Online.