Red Light Therapy for Athletes and Weekend Warriors

Red light therapy is a relatively new technology that has been shown to have a wide range of benefits for athletes. From improving endurance and strength to reducing muscle soreness and recovery time, red light therapy is quickly becoming a popular tool among athletes of all levels.

Collagen Production:

Red light therapy may assist in athletic performance by potentially stimulating the production of collagen in the body. Collagen is a protein that is essential for healthy joints and connective tissue, and it plays a critical role in maintaining the strength and flexibility of tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. By potentially increasing the production of collagen, red light therapy may contribute to the overall health and function of the joints and connective tissue.

Reducing Muscle Soreness:

Another way that red light therapy improves athletic performance is by reducing muscle soreness and recovery time. When we exercise, our muscles are subjected to a lot of stress and strain. This can cause inflammation and soreness, which can make it difficult to perform at our best. Red light therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation and soreness, which can help to speed up recovery time and get athletes back to training and competition faster.

Endurance and Strength:

In addition to these benefits, red light therapy has also been shown to improve endurance and strength. This is likely due to the increased production of ATP, which is the energy currency of cells. With more ATP in the body, muscles are able to work harder and for longer periods of time, which can lead to improved performance.

Overall, red light therapy is a powerful tool that can help athletes of all levels to improve their performance and enhance their recovery. Whether you're an athletic trainer for a college team looking to optimize athletic performance on the field, court, or ice, or a professional athletic trainer seeking a competitive edge, red light therapy is definitely worth considering.

I’m Dan, the director of sales for Body Balance System in Las Vegas. We design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute red light therapy products to the sports industry. As a former college basketball player and former college basketball coach, I know the value of staying healthy and getting players back on the court, field, or ice.

In addition, I went through two years of chemotherapy for a disease from 2017 to 2019. As a result, my body has always been sore and full of aches and pains. I use the OvationULT red light therapy bed only 3x per week, and I feel like a champ. My body feels great and my muscle soreness is gone.

I’d love to be a resource for you when it’s time to learn more about red light therapy itself or red light therapy beds and lights. 

You can reach me directly at dlier@bodybalancesystem.com or call or text at 702-807-1769. I look forward to connecting with you.