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RECOVERY MODALITIES

COLD PLUNGE

A cold plunge involves immersing your body in cold water, typically between 50°F (10°C) and 59°F (15°C), for a brief period. It is often used for recovery, energy, and overall wellness.

Benefits of doing a Cold Plunge

  • Reduce Muscle Soreness: Decreases inflammation and aids recovery after intense exercise.

  • Boost Circulation: Stimulates blood flow and promotes cardiovascular health.

  • Enhance Mood: Triggers the release of endorphins, improving mental well-being.

  • Increase Resilience: Builds tolerance to stress and enhances mental toughness.

  • Improve Sleep: Helps regulate the nervous system for better rest.

When and why to do a Cold Plunge

  • Morning: Boosts alertness and energy for the day.

    • Activates the sympathetic nervous system, enhancing focus and mood.

  • After Exercise: Reduces muscle soreness and inflammation.

    • Aids recovery by constricting blood vessels and flushing out toxins.

  • After Sauna or Heat Exposure: Enhances circulation through temperature contrast therapy.

    • Provides a refreshing and invigorating finish.

  • When Feeling Stressed or Anxious: Helps reset the nervous system by activating the vagus nerve.

    • Promotes a sense of calm and resilience.

  • Before Sleep (with caution): May improve sleep quality by lowering core body temperature, though not ideal for everyone.

Cold Plunge

RED LIGHT

Our Red light therapy works by delivering wavelengths of red (around 630–660 nm) and near-infrared (around 800–850 nm) light. These wavelengths penetrate the skin and underlying tissues to stimulate cellular function, enhance energy production (ATP), and promote healing.

Benefits of Joovv Red Light Therapy

  • Skin Health

    • Improves collagen production, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

    • Helps in wound healing and reduces scars.

    • May alleviate skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne.

  • Pain and Inflammation Relief

    • Reduces inflammation in joints and tissues.

    • Relieves pain associated with arthritis, tendinitis, and muscle soreness.

  • Muscle Recovery and Performance

    • Enhances muscle recovery post-exercise.

    • Increases blood flow and oxygenation to muscles, improving performance.

  • Improved Sleep

    • Helps regulate circadian rhythms by supporting melatonin production.

How often to do Red Light

​3 to 5 times per week for 20 minute sessions

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 INFRARED SAUNA

Our Sauna uses infrared light to heat the body directly, instead of warming the air like traditional saunas. The infrared light penetrates the skin, heating the body from within, which results in a deeper sweat at lower temperatures (typically between 120-140°F, compared to 150-190°F in traditional saunas).

Benefits of Infrared Saunas

  • Detoxification: The deep sweating helps eliminate toxins from the body, including heavy metals, chemicals, and environmental pollutants.

  • Improved Circulation: Infrared heat promotes better blood flow, which can enhance oxygenation of tissues and promote healing.

  • Pain Relief: The heat helps to relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain from conditions like arthritis, muscle soreness, and joint stiffness.

  • Relaxation and Stress Relief: The calming heat encourages relaxation and reduces stress levels by triggering the release of endorphins.

  • Skin Health: Infrared sauna sessions can improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity by increasing blood flow and promoting the production of collagen.

  • Weight Loss: The deep heat can increase heart rate and metabolic rate, potentially aiding in calorie burning during the session.

  • Improved Sleep: The relaxation effects can help improve sleep quality and promote deeper, more restful sleep.

  • Enhanced Immune System: The heat can stimulate the immune system, potentially helping the body fight off illness and infections more effectively.

  • Cellular Repair: The infrared light can stimulate cellular regeneration, promoting faster healing of tissues and reducing the appearance of scars.

  • Mental Clarity: Regular use of an infrared sauna may help clear the mind, reduce mental fatigue, and improve focus and concentration.

How often to use an infrared sauna 

The frequency of using an infrared sauna for effectiveness depends on your goals, health condition, and personal tolerance. However, a general guideline for most people is:

  • 2 to 3 times per week: This is often sufficient for general health benefits, such as relaxation, detoxification, and improving circulation.

  • 3 to 4 times per week: For those aiming for more specific benefits like muscle recovery, improved skin health, or stress reduction, using the sauna this often can be more effective.

  • 5 times or more per week: Some individuals may use the infrared sauna daily or almost daily, but this is usually for more intensive detox programs or chronic pain management. It's important to listen to your body and ensure you're not overdoing it.

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Sessions typically last 20 to 30 minutes, but beginners may start with shorter durations and gradually increase. If you're unsure, consulting with a healthcare provider is always a good idea, especially if you have any medical conditions.

Infrared Sauna

COMPRESSION THERAPY

Normatec Compression Therapy is a form of pneumatic compression that uses a specialized device to apply controlled pressure to specific areas of the body. It’s often used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals recovering from workouts, injuries or surgery. The therapy involves the use of a device with sleeves (typically for the legs, arms, or hips) that inflate and deflate in a sequential pattern, providing a massaging effect.

Benefits of Normatec Compression Therapy

  • Enhanced Recovery: By improving circulation and reducing muscle soreness, Normatec can help speed up recovery time after intense physical activity or workouts.

  • Reduced Muscle Soreness: The rhythmic compression helps alleviate delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by flushing out metabolic waste products like lactic acid and bringing in fresh blood to the muscles.

  • Improved Circulation: The compression increases blood flow, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.

  • Lymphatic Drainage: The therapy helps stimulate the lymphatic system, assisting in the removal of waste products and toxins from the body.

  • Decreased Swelling: By enhancing circulation and lymphatic flow, it can help reduce swelling in injured or inflamed areas.

  • Pain Relief: Some users report reduced muscle and joint pain, especially in cases of chronic conditions or injuries.

  • Prevention of Injury: Regular use can help keep muscles and tissues flexible, potentially reducing the risk of injuries during physical activity.

Compression Therapy
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