Red light for training and recovery
Good training is only half the work. The other half is how you rest, eat and sleep. Many athletes and active people make red light part of that second half – alongside the warm-up, as a cool-down after training, or on rest days.
How it fits around your training
No need to find extra time: it fits into the routine you already have.
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Before training
Use it while you warm up: light movement, mobility work or yoga in front of the panel is fine. Step back a little further for this.
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After training
In the hours after a session, aim it at the muscle groups you worked, from 15–30 cm. A good moment for a stretch, too.
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On rest days
A calm session for the whole body when you're not training. A few minutes for yourself, and the routine keeps going.
Good to know
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Distance
Use the panel 8–50 cm from your skin.
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Time
10–30 minutes per session, and no more than 30 minutes a day on the same area.
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Eyes
Protective goggles come in every box. Wear them whenever the light faces you.
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Skin and clothing
Aim the light at bare skin. For yoga or light exercise, your usual sportswear is fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Sleep, nutrition, hydration and a well-planned training schedule come first. Red light therapy can sit alongside them, not instead of them.
Runners, cyclists, strength and team-sport athletes, yoga practitioners – anyone who trains regularly and sees rest as part of training.
For training at home, the Smart Max; for gyms, studios and wellness centres, the Fitness Pro. If you mostly want it for your back or legs, the Smart Medium is enough.
Yes. Dry off first, touch the panel only with dry hands, and use it in a well-ventilated room, away from showers and other wet areas.
Researchers are exploring how red (610–660 nm) and near-infrared (810–850 nm) light relate to recovery after exercise. We've collected studies on our Studies page.