Red light
Visible light studied for its effects on cells and tissues.
THE RECOVERY EDIT
red. × Lucky Punch
Meet your post-workout pause.
Red light therapy uses red and near-infrared light on your body. At red., it comes together with mindfulness—a calm experience to explore as part of your recovery routine.
Understand the light. Explore the research. Discover the collaboration.
01 / THE BASICS
Light, explained.
Red light therapy directs specific wavelengths of light at the body. The scientific name is photobiomodulation—using light to influence biological processes.
Near-infrared light
Invisible light that can reach deeper than red light. How far it reaches depends on the wavelength and tissue.
The experience
Time under LED lights, with space to pause and follow a mindfulness practice.
This is different from UV tanning and from the heat-based experience of an infrared sauna.
02 / BEYOND THE CLASS
Your workout is only part of the story.
Training challenges your body. Recovery gives it time and resources to adapt. Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and sensible training loads are the foundation. Light therapy is an additional approach researchers are studying.
Muscle soreness
Some targeted light-treatment studies report less soreness. Findings vary with the treatment and timing.
Muscle function
Researchers have investigated strength and fatigue after exercise, with mixed results across protocols.
A moment to switch gears
red.'s light-and-mindfulness experience offers a structured pause in a busy day.
03 / THE EVIDENCE
Promising research.
Clear expectations.
Some studies of light directed at specific muscles suggest recovery benefits, often when used before exercise. Research on whole-body beds is more limited and has not established the same effects.
Results can depend on the device, dose, timing, and person. Research into how light interacts with tissue is separate from proof of an outcome for a particular studio session.
Explore the research
These reviews study different devices and protocols. None establishes a guaranteed result from red.'s experience.
- Whole-body photobiomodulation review, 2025Five studies did not demonstrate an exercise performance or recovery-biomarker benefit.
- Muscle recovery review, 2025Found low-certainty soreness improvements in studies using localized light before exercise.
- Pre-exercise photobiomodulation review, 2024Reported pooled effects across varied studies, with no significant benefit in its physically active subgroup.
- Exercise performance review, 2026Found small effects across trials; subgroup findings were exploratory and an optimal protocol remains unclear.
04 / THE COLLABORATION
Training energy meets a moment of calm.
Lucky Punch brings the energy of high-intensity, boxing-inspired fitness. red. brings a light-and-mindfulness experience. Together, we're opening a conversation about what happens beyond the workout.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered.
What is red light therapy?
It uses red and near-infrared light directed at the body. Researchers study how particular wavelengths interact with tissue; outcomes depend on the treatment.
Is it the same as tanning or an infrared sauna?
No. Red and near-infrared light therapy is different from UV tanning. An infrared sauna is mainly a heat experience; this is a light-based experience.
What does a session feel like?
At red., sessions bring LED light and a mindfulness practice together. The setup and sensation depend on the device; ask the studio for its current session guidance.
Will it stop me feeling sore after class?
There is no guarantee. Some studies of light aimed at specific muscles report less soreness, but results vary, and whole-body research has not established the same benefit.
Is it better before or after training?
There is no established best timing for this experience. Much of the positive recovery research tested light before exercise, not a session after class.
Can everyone use it?
That depends on your health and the exact device. Follow the studio's screening and device instructions. If you have a medical condition or take medication and are unsure, ask a healthcare professional before booking.
Where does the collaboration experience take place?
Location, access, and booking details have not been confirmed for this page. Join the list for collaboration updates.
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