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Infrared training means exercising while your body is warmed by infrared light instead of hot air. You walk, cycle or move gently inside an enclosed unit fitted with infrared lamps, so the warmth reaches your skin directly while you train. In Marbella you can try it at our private studio in San Pedro Alc\u00e1ntara, where every infrared machine<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is used by appointment only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we explain how an infrared workout works, what the research actually says and how to tell whether it suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How infrared training works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Infrared is a type of electromagnetic radiation just beyond the red end of visible light. You can\u2019t see it, but you feel it as warmth, much like the sun on your face on a cool winter day. Infrared lamps heat the skin directly, which is why an infrared cabin feels pleasantly warm at a far lower air temperature than a traditional Finnish sauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infrared is usually divided into near, mid and far infrared depending on wavelength. Far infrared is absorbed mainly in the outer layers of the skin and is the type most often used in infrared saunas, while near infrared is common in light therapy devices. In infrared fitness equipment, the lamps sit inside a capsule that encloses the lower body, while your head and upper body stay outside in normal room air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What an infrared workout feels like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A typical session is calm and controlled rather than intense. On the Bodyshape rueda de andar<\/span><\/strong><\/a> you walk at your own pace for 30 minutes inside a capsule, with adjustable speed, incline and vacuum support. The Bodyshape ciclo<\/span><\/strong><\/a> offers the same environment in a supported, reclined cycling position, which many people find easier on the knees and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will sweat more than on an ordinary walk, and your heart rate rises gradually as your body works to cool itself. That mix of steady movement and gentle warmth is what sets infrared exercises apart from a regular gym session. It feels less like a hard workout and more like a focused, warm walk where you can switch off for half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential benefits of infrared fitness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most research on infrared heat comes from studies on infrared saunas. These suggest that regular heat exposure can raise the heart rate in a way similar to light exercise, help muscles relax and support a general sense of wellbeing. Some studies also point to better circulation and less muscle soreness after training, although the evidence is still limited and results vary from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who choose infrared fitness tend to mention reasons like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n