Have you just completed the London Marathon? If so, well done! Running 26.2 miles is no mean feat, we don’t need to tell you. But what you might not know is how our wellness centre’s science-backed biohacking treatments can optimise your post-marathon recovery process.
Our state-of-the-art London-based treatments include some of the most cutting-edge equipment, designed to boost recovery, reduce DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), accelerate healing, aid relaxation, and so much more. So, let us share our best muscle recovery treatments to help you bounce back faster and stronger, in a way that only Re:nu can provide.
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Re:nu’s Best Treatments to Biohack Your Marathon Recovery
From the instant invigoration that comes from cryotherapy to the cellular rejuvenation of red light therapy for muscle recovery, here’s how to speed up recovery after a marathon at Re:nu.
Cryotherapy to Supercharge Recovery
Ice baths have long been on the menu for running recovery, but our whole-body cryotherapy chambers take this concept to the next level! Reaching temperatures as low as -110°C, this exhilarating treatment increases blood flow and circulation, accelerating the body’s healing power. So, how does cryotherapy work for recovery?
Compared to traditional ice baths, one of the key benefits of cryotherapy for recovery is they get to work immediately. No more grinning and bearing a 10-minute stint in freezing water; our advanced cryotherapy chambers use ice-cold air to reduce muscle soreness in just 2-3 minutes. Other benefits include:
- Powerful anti-inflammatory effects to reduce swelling and relieve muscle pain.
- Enhanced circulation and blood flow to accelerate muscle repair.
- Release of natural endorphins to help manage pain and restore mental clarity.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Cellular Healing
Endurance events like the London Marathon can cause some serious stiffness and pain in your joints and muscles. It might surprise you to learn that exposing your body to oxygen is a fantastic way of reducing pain and inflammation.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy—or HBOT—involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised
environment, which allows your blood to carry much more oxygen to damaged tissue, accelerating the body’s natural healing process. Our advanced hyperbaric chamber for muscle recovery helps to:
- Speed up the healing of muscle tears, strains, and fatigue.
- Reduce inflammation of muscles and joints.
- Accelerate overall recovery from extreme exertion.
Compression Therapy to Flush Away Fatigue and Reduce DOMS
In the days after the marathon, the chances are your legs are suffering from Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. A surefire way to boost recovery exactly where you need it is with targeted compression therapy. It’s pretty common to see runners wearing compression boots or socks to minimise swelling and discomfort, but our next-generation compression device will help you recover even faster.
Our state-of-the-art STENDO compression suit for recovery uses dynamic air pressure and automated massage techniques to stimulate circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage. For marathon runners, this means:
- Reduced swelling in the feet, ankles, and calves.
- Minimised pain, discomfort, and muscle tension.
- An overall feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Red Light Therapy to Revitalise and Heal
Our most popular treatment for a reason; it truly feels like the benefits of red light therapy are endless! These miracle-working light photons penetrate deep into tissue, promoting healing at a cellular level. Beneficial for everything from pain relief to stress reduction, red light increases blood flow and cell regeneration to boost the body’s natural healing abilities.
Unlike small red light therapy devices and masks, our full-body red light therapy beds provide complete coverage for the best results. So, how does red light therapy help with muscle recovery? Red light for recovery helps to:
- Repair damaged tissue to relieve muscle soreness and joint pain.
- Decrease inflammation of tired or damaged muscles.
- Accelerate the recovery of muscle strength and function.
Hypoxic Training to Rebalance and Strengthen
Hypoxic Training is primarily used to prepare for events like marathons; however, it’s equally effective in aiding your post-race recovery. Simulating the effects of high-altitude training, hypoxic training involves intermittently breathing different levels of oxygen to maximise the body’s delivery and absorption of oxygen.
When used in sports recovery treatments, hypoxic can:
- Accelerate muscle repair.
- Reduce inflammation and pain.
- Strengthen the body’s recovery process to build resilience.
Re:nu’s Post-Marathon Recovery Plan
If you’ve recently crossed the finish line and are wondering how long it takes to recover from a marathon, we’ve devised some handy marathon recovery tips to speed up the process. Remember that listening to your body is the best way to know when you’ve reached optimal recovery, but here are a few recommendations from us:
- 0-24 hours post-marathon: try compression therapy to reduce immediate swelling and gentle cryotherapy to ease inflammation.
- 24-72 hours post-marathon: harness the power of red light to accelerate repair and heal damaged muscle tissue with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- 3-7 days post-marathon: continue with red light therapy to encourage healing and introduce hypoxic training to restore strength and build resilience.
Of course, at Re:nu, we’re all about personalised journeys, so this is just an example. Pop on by if you want help devising your optimal recovery plan using biohacking London treatments.
Book Your Re:nu Marathon Recovery Sessions
Now you have an idea of how to recover after a marathon, it’s time to optimise your recovery process; contact Re:nu today to schedule your bespoke treatment plan and experience the difference that our advanced treatments can make.
Whether you’re a first-time finisher or a seasoned marathoner, let us welcome you into a new era of improved recovery.
While Re:nu treatments can support performance, recovery, and wellness, individual results may vary. Advice given is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Always consult a medical professional before beginning a new treatment regime.