We all know the feeling of DOMS – that Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness that hits you a day or two after a hard workout. And as much as we could do without it, we also know that it’s a sign that our muscles are growing stronger.

But with all of that pain comes a tradeoff: When muscles are damaged, they need to repair themselves before they can become stronger. And that healing process takes time… time that could be spent working out!

So how can we speed up the process and get stronger and faster? The answer might be easier than you think: Red light therapy.

Red light therapy can speed up healing and reduce recovery time by optimizing mitochondrial activity. This means more blood flow to your muscles and less inflammation in your body so you can get back to feeling great—and get back to hitting the gym!

In this article we’ll explain why the mitochondria are so important for athletic recovery and explain how using red light therapy can help restore them to their peak performance. 

We’ll also take a look at some medical studies on red light therapy and how it can speed up recovery so you can see firsthand how it can help YOU get better, faster, and stay in the game!

Rest Helps Muscle Repair for Greater Training Strength

But before all of that, why exactly is recovery important? 

For starters, when we exercise, we tear down muscle fibres. Just as you have to rebuild a wall in your house after tearing it down, we have to rebuild the muscle fibres before we can use them again.

But if we never allow our bodies to rest and repair, this process doesn’t take place. Instead, the muscle fibres break down even further and can lead to some seriously debilitating injuries and even permanent damage. 

That’s why it’s so important to give your body a break every now and then—to let it heal and recover so you can use it another day.

As tempting as it is to keep pushing yourself harder and harder, remember that doing so will only delay your recovery and ultimately set you back in terms of your training and performance.

So, when it comes to recovering after a tough workout, the key is to give your body the rest it needs so it can start rebuilding itself and be stronger for your next workout.

This will help prevent injury and promote muscle growth while allowing you the opportunity to focus on other aspects of your training, like mobility and proper nutrition. 

Red Light Therapy Speeds Up Recovery By Increasing Blood Flow

So how does red light therapy help with athletic recovery? Put simply, it improves blood flow in the muscles, speeds up the healing process, and helps reduce inflammation, which in turn reduces pain and improves mobility. [1]

By targeting the injured area with concentrated light wavelengths, it helps to increase the cellular energy in those tissues and encourages the creation of new mitochondria to help repair damaged tissue… More on that below!

The end result is a significantly reduced recovery time and improved range of motion and function! This is great news for those of us who are constantly looking for new ways to speed up our recovery and get back on the field as quickly as possible.

Mitochondria: Your Body’s Powerhouse 

As we mentioned above, red light therapy helps increase the number of mitochondria in your muscle tissues. But what exactly are mitochondria and what do they do?

Well, without going too deep into high school biology, Mitochondria are the small organelles found inside every cell in your body that generate the energy you need to function properly.

Mitochondria

They also play a key role in preventing cell damage and maintaining your overall health and are often referred to as the “powerhouses” of the cells.

They’re also very important to athletic performance because you need sufficient levels of energy to power your muscles during exercise. If your mitochondria are not working properly however, your performance will suffer and you’ll have more difficulty recovering from your workouts. 

That’s why athletes are turning to red-light therapy to help them recover faster and avoid getting injured in the first place!

Red Light Therapy Increases Energy Output From Mitochondria

When cells are under stress or unhealthy conditions, they release free radicals that can damage their DNA, which we discussed in our blog post Red Light Therapy: A Natural Way To Combat Oxidative Stress?

Free radicals are known to affect mitochondrial functions and have a negative impact on overall health. Fortunately, we can counter the effects of free radicals through the use of red light therapy.

Medical studies have shown the therapeutic effects of red light have been proven to reduce oxidative stress and promote healthy cellular activity — including increasing mitochondrial count! [2]

Not only that, but studies have shown that red light therapy can actually improve mitochondrial function as well! [3] Meaning not only does it help increase the number of mitochondria in your muscles, but it can also increase their performance as well!

So if you’re looking for a way to improve your athletic performance and give yourself an edge over the competition, consider incorporating red light therapy into your training and recovery regimen!

Decrease Recovery Time and Get Stronger with Red Light Therapy 

So, as you can see, red-light therapy is a great way to enhance muscle recovery and get your body back in the game faster! And thanks to advancements in the technology used to deliver red light therapy, it’s easier than ever to incorporate it into your daily routine.

Here at Kineon (formerly Reviiv Light), we have created a state-of-the-art red light therapy device that delivers maximum results in minimum time.

Our Move+ device allows you to quickly and easily treat your problem areas in just 15 minutes a day! Simply strap it on and deliver targeted light therapy right to where you need it!

And because we believe that the power of red light therapy should extend well beyond expensive and time-intensive in-office treatments, our medical-grade devices are specifically designed to be portable, so you can take them with you wherever you go!

That way you can get the benefits of red-light therapy in the comfort of your own home whenever you want!

And with our 30-day money-back guarantee, either you see a boost in your athletic recovery or your money back! So why not give it a try and see how it works for you?

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