ProtocolBeginnerRecovery

Red Light Therapy Protocol

Structured red and near-infrared light exposure for recovery, skin health, and joint pain. The evidence is strong but the dosing matters — more is not better. This protocol gets the wavelength, distance, duration, and frequency right.

Duration
10–20 min / 4–5x per week
Intensity
beginner
Category
Recovery

Method

1Position panel 6–12 inches from bare skin — closer for joints, further for full-body
210 min per area for targeted treatment (knee, shoulder, face)
315–20 min for full-body exposure with a large panel
4Eyes open but don't stare directly at NIR LEDs
54–5 sessions per week — daily is fine but diminishing returns past 5x
6Best timing: morning for energy, post-workout for recovery, or pre-bed for skin

Outcome

Measurable improvements in skin texture within 4–6 weeks, reduced joint inflammation, and faster recovery between training sessions.

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