[h404180]

I am a newcomer in PE and I am reading carefully everything regarding the beginner's routine.

In my opinion, warm up is a very important aspect: so, I decided to investigate a little more the use of infrared radiation in PE workouts.

I have found interesting materials on the web: the following tense (from the web site of one of the major firm that produces infrared appliances) is crucial for our goals:

"When infrared rays penetrate the skin, they cause a thermal reaction that elevates tissue temperatures. The human body responds to this by dilating all the blood vessels and increasing the flow of blood. The greater flow of blood enables metabolic products and any impurities to be removed rapidly, while the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the area increases. This relieves pain and leaves tissues feeling revitalised."

It seems that infrared are beneficial both for the warm up (i.e. to avoid injury) and for the tissues growing that it is definitely the ultimate purpouse of PE routine.

What are your opinion about this ?

Best regards to everybody (and excuse me for my english).

[W.M.P.]

I've been actually looking into it myself in the last couple of days. I'm gonna buy an IR device regardless, cause I want it for rehabilitating my shoulder, but I'm looking to learn some more on its potential for PE.

[slanker]

thats interesting but source?

[jayhawk11]

Infrared is the creme de la creme of any warm up and warm down. I urge you to use it if you can.

[h404180]

Originally Posted by slanker

thats interesting but source?

There are a lot of web sites "dedicated" to the Infrared therapy. Try this:

Philips Support - HP3641/01

Japenese scientists and doctors have been studying the infrared effect on human body for a long time.

I think that we should avoid to overexpose ourself to IR because it could be dangerous: I use my infrared appliance twice a day for 15 minutes each session.

The first "15 minutes" are during the PE workout (warming up and first stretching exercises) and this usually happens very early in the morning.

I have a second 15 minute session of infrared in the evening (no PE exercise in this case): the pourpose of this "second session" is to:

• improve blood circulation.
• Eases joint pain and stiffness.
• Relaxes muscles and increases flexibility
• Removes impurities and mineral waste.

I hope this could help.

[slanker]

That sounds useful to PE how much does one of these set you back?

[h404180]

Originally Posted by slanker

That sounds useful to PE how much does one of these set you back?

I'm sorry but i don't understand your question.

Would you be so kind to elaborate it a little more ?

[Keido]

I think he means, "how much does it cost?"

[h404180]

Originally Posted by Keido

I think he means, "how much does it cost?"

Ok. I don't know if it is allowed by the "forum policy" to nominate specific products or firm.

In any case, this is my view:

1) first of all, it is important to choose infrared devices that are projected and built with the right wavelenght for the body therapy (infrared radiation are commonly divided in tree subcategory: infrared A, B and C.)

2) my personal choice was Philips Infracare 3641. In Italy the cost is 150 euro.

3) This device is usefull not only for PE but also for the wellness of other part of the body (e.g. effective and natural muscle pain relief, stimulates blood circulation and sends oxygen-rich blood to stressed or aching muscles, etc)

[slanker]

Thats really expensive. But I can see how worthwhile it would be.