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Natural performance for athletes: how to achieve it

Performing naturally is something most athletes want. Because how amazing is it when you break your personal record, and you did it all by yourself, on your own! Read the best tips here to take your natural performance to the next level.

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How to perform better in a natural way

Improving your athletic performance is probably your ultimate goal as an athlete, whether you compete at a high level or do it as a hobby. Achieving your goals in a natural way is the best feeling there is. That's why we're sharing tips below to help you perform naturally.

Eat the right foods

A balanced diet that provides energy and supports recovery is one of the most important prerequisites for natural performance. Ideally, you should get everything you need from your diet, without using supplements. Eat enough complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and natural proteins. Always drink enough water to flush out waste products.

What foods provide energy for athletes?

Complex carbohydrates are ideal for long-lasting energy. These include oatmeal, wholemeal bread, sweet potatoes, legumes and brown rice. Natural sugars are also ideal for a quick energy boost, especially before exercise. So eat a banana, dates, fruit smoothies or quark with honey.

Ensure mental training and take recovery time seriously

Most natural peak performances are achieved through a strong mindset and inner calm. So take time for meditation, focused planning and visualising your goals. In addition, it's no secret that sufficient sleep and active recovery, such as walking or stretching, are important for performing at your best on training days.

Use red light therapy

Many athletes and sports enthusiasts use red light therapy. This form of light therapy helps your body recover faster in a natural way and boosts your energy levels. This makes it possible to take your athletic performance to the next level.

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How does red light therapy help athletes?

Red light therapy not only helps with sports recovery, but also activates the natural processes in your body. This is what this form of light therapy can do for you:

  • More energy at the cellular level, thanks to increased ATP production
  • Less inflammation and faster recovery by reducing oxidative stress, allowing you to train faster and be less prone to overexertion
  • Promotes blood flow and oxygen supply to the muscles, stimulating muscle recovery and growth
  • Prevents injuries or speeds up the recovery process
  • Better mental focus and clarity by improving cognitive functions
  • Supports the production of melatonin, enabling deeper sleep and therefore better recovery

There are various forms of red light therapy. For example, you can provide local treatment to prevent muscle pain or treat injuries. A handheld laser such as the PowerCure is suitable for this. In addition, there is also intranasal laser therapy, such as with the IN-light laser, which strengthens the body's processes from within.

What can intranasal light therapy do for you?

Intranasal light therapy is a natural method in which red light is administered through the nose. This is effective because the light acts directly on the blood in the nasal cavity. This improves energy production in cells, blood flow and oxygen uptake. This ensures faster recovery, prevents overload and gives you more energy, allowing you to stimulate your natural performance.

It can also help with fatigue, brain fog, stress, sleep problems and strengthening your immune system. Because the light is close to the brain, it also has a positive effect on focus and mood. It is safe, painless and supports the body in a gentle and natural way.

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Perform better with the IN-light laser

The IN-light laser is an intranasal red light therapy device that can naturally enhance performance. Several athletes and sportspeople have already noticed the benefits of using IN-light in their sporting performance. You can use this laser device wherever and whenever you want. This means you can schedule a session around your training and use IN-light whenever it suits you.