Learn how infrared light helps muscles recover, reduces stiffness, and improves workout results.

Infrared Light with Therabody: Deeper Recovery and Muscle Strength

Infrared light is more than just “warmth on the skin” — it’s an effective recovery technology that reaches deep tissues and helps muscles, joints, and cells recover after intense workouts. Therabody devices integrate this technology to deliver optimal results. Here’s everything you need to know.

1. What Infrared Light Is and How It Works

Infrared light is part of the light spectrum that can penetrate deeper into body tissues than regular red light. This means it works directly on muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

• Improved circulation: The light expands blood vessels, helping oxygen and nutrients reach muscles faster.

• Reduced inflammation: Deeper tissue structures receive stimulation, which helps decrease inflammation and speeds up recovery.

• Cellular energy stimulation: The light helps cells produce more ATP, enhancing muscles’ ability to recover.

2. How Therabody Uses Infrared Light

Therabody devices combine infrared light with other therapy methods, such as percussive massage, vibration, and heat.

• TheraFace Mask: Combines red and infrared LED light to restore tissues and improve skin condition.

• ThermBack LED: Designed for the back, includes far-infrared (far‑IR), vibration, and heat for deeper tissue stimulation.

• Percussive massage devices: Enhance muscle recovery and reduce stiffness.

3. Benefits for Fitness and Training Routine

Infrared light is especially useful if your goals include muscle growth, recovery, and strength maintenance.

• Faster muscle recovery: Reduces DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).

• Stiffness reduction: Helps joints and muscles maintain mobility.

• Deep tissue stimulation: Reaches muscles that regular massage may not affect.

• Synergy with other methods: Combining it with massage or heat provides even better results.

4. How to Use Infrared Light in Therabody Devices

To get the most benefit, follow these basic guidelines:

• Post-workout or evening routine: Apply the device to muscle or joint areas that feel stiff or tight.

• Regular use: Not just for pain — use it proactively to maintain mobility.

• Targeted application: Focus on specific muscles or joints, e.g., legs or shoulders.

• Proper intensity and duration: Follow the device recommendations (e.g., 10–15 J/cm² per session).

• Combine with your training schedule: Use after an intense workout or during an evening recovery session.

Conclusion

Infrared light in Therabody devices provides deep tissue stimulation, improves circulation, reduces stiffness, and accelerates recovery. Combine it with your training routine, proper nutrition, and rest — and you’ll feel the results faster than you expect.