Red Light Therapy with Reboots: Proper Use of Infrared Mat, Panel Mini, and Panel Pro
Magdalena Bürk
What is Behind Red Light and Infrared Therapy?
Red light and infrared therapy use light in a specific wavelength range that penetrates deeper into the skin than normal light.
This principle is no longer just used in the wellness sector. Many athletes and active individuals rely on red light to support their recovery after training, relax muscles, or simply unwind.
Important: Red light does not replace medical treatment and is not a cure. However, it can be supportive for muscle relaxation, recovery after exertion, or general well-being after sports.
The three new products at a glance
RELIGHT Mat
For full-body application. Just lie down, relax, and let the red light work on your entire body. Perfect for those who want to make recovery a daily ritual.
RELIGHT Mini
The compact solution for targeted, specific application. Provide red light therapy to individual muscle groups or specific body areas. Flexible, portable, and easy to integrate into daily life.
RELIGHT Pro
The more powerful option for large-scale full-body sessions while standing. Ideal for those who prefer an intensive, comprehensive application without repositioning.
Who is each product suitable for?
The choice of the right product doesn't depend on experience or intensity, but on which type of application fits your routine and goals.
The Relight Pro is perfect for those who prefer regular, large-scale full-body sessions. Its size makes it ideal for providing as many body areas as possible with red light at once—whether you're standing still or training directly in front of the panel, such as with mobility or warm-up exercises.
The Relight Mini is the more flexible solution for those who prefer a targeted approach. After an intense leg session, just the calves; after upper body training, just the shoulders. If you want to focus on specific zones, this is the better choice.
The Relight Mat is the top choice for those who want to incorporate red light directly into their movement, whether as a base for yoga, stretching exercises, or Pilates, or as a pure relaxation ritual to lie down and let go. Both work on the same mat, depending on what you need at the moment.
When and how can red light be used?
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Before Training
A short red light session can help prepare your muscles and body for the upcoming exertion.
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During Training
Red light can be integrated directly: on the mat during yoga, mobility, or stretching exercises, or in front of the Panel Pro during warm-up or standing exercise routines. The light works as you move, instead of being used afterwards.
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After Training
Red light is great for relaxing strained muscles and serves as a mindful transition routine from sports to recovery.
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In the Evening
A session can help you relax and unwind, whether or not you've trained beforehand.
Optimal Use: Duration, Interval, Frequency
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Distance
For the Panel Mini and Panel Pro, a distance of 20 to 50 cm from the body is recommended, even during standing exercises. The infrared mat is used directly on the body, whether lying down or during floor and stretching exercises.
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Duration
10 to 30 minutes per session is a good guideline. Remember: More isn't automatically better. Longer sessions aren't more effective than shorter ones. The body doesn't need an extreme dose, but rather a consistent, recurring stimulus.
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Frequency
3 to 5 times a week is a good foundation. Better to be regular and moderate than infrequent and very long.
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Eye Protection
Always wear. For all three products, even when used on the move.
What to watch out for
Red light therapy is generally well tolerated. However, there are situations where you should seek medical advice beforehand or avoid using it:
- Pregnancy
- Certain skin conditions
- Taking certain medications that increase light sensitivity
- Acute inflammations or fresh injuries
If you're unsure whether it's suitable for your situation, always consult a medical professional.
Conclusion
Infrared Mat, Panel Mini, or Panel Pro. All three products bring red light therapy closer to your training routine and can be used flexibly before, during, after, or independently of your workout.
Which product fits best doesn't depend on experience, but on your personal routine and which type of application feels most natural: on the move with the Mat, in front of the Pro, targeted with the Mini, or simply relaxing to unwind.
