3 modalities for muscle recovery
The best recovery modalities for muscle recovery
Several recovery modalities can support muscle recovery — but they work through different mechanisms and timing. Here's how the main options compare, with an honest guide to each and where to try it.
Cold plunge for muscle recovery
Cold-water immersion is a go-to recovery tool for athletes and gym-goers — but the timing question has a real answer that most people get wrong. Here's the physiology, and how to use it based on what your training actually demands.
Read the guide →Infrared sauna for muscle recovery
Cold plunges get most of the attention for muscle recovery, but heat has a fundamentally different — and in some situations, more effective — recovery mechanism. Here's when infrared sauna wins the recovery argument, and how to use it alongside other modalities.
Read the guide →Red light therapy for muscle recovery
Most people assume recovery tools are used after training. For red light therapy, the evidence suggests pre-workout application may actually be more effective for both performance and recovery. Here's why, and how to think about using RLT in your training schedule.
Read the guide →Recovery for other goals
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