Recovery does not look the same for everyone. Some people want quiet time in a warm sauna. Others enjoy the challenge of a cold plunge. You may prefer a hands-on massage focused on muscle tension, or a short red light therapy session that can fit alongside another service.
At Be Well Bodyworks in Longmont, our massage and wellness services give you several options depending on what you enjoy, how much time you have, and what you want from the experience.
Here is a closer look at cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, and massage to help you decide where to start.
Cold Plunge For An Invigorating Recovery Experience
Cold plunging involves briefly immersing your body in temperature-controlled cold water. At Be Well Bodyworks, our cold plunge is maintained between 39–55°F, with the duration adjusted according to your experience and comfort level. The cold plunge is part of our private Contrast Therapy room alongside an infrared sauna.
This can be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy a more invigorating recovery experience
- Regularly run, cycle, hike, train, or stay physically active
- Are curious about deliberate cold exposure but want guidance for your first session
- Like the idea of alternating between cold and heat
- Want a private space where you can move at your own pace
First-time cold plungers do not need to see how long they can tolerate the cold. Be Well provides guidance so you can gradually find an approach that feels appropriate for you.
Infrared Sauna For Warmth And Dedicated Downtime
If cold immersion is not your idea of relaxation, the infrared sauna may be the more appealing half of the contrast experience.
Unlike a traditional sauna that primarily heats the surrounding air, an infrared sauna uses infrared wavelengths to create warmth at lower surrounding temperatures. At Be Well Bodyworks, the sauna typically operates between 120–150°F.
The infrared sauna may appeal to you if you:
- Prefer warmth to cold exposure
- Want quiet downtime after exercise or a busy week
- Enjoy sauna as part of your wellness routine
- Want to experiment with alternating heat and cold
- Prefer a private setting rather than a communal sauna
Because the sauna and cold plunge share the same private Contrast Therapy Room, you can experience both during one visit.
Contrast Therapy If You Want Both Hot And Cold
Be Well’s private Contrast Therapy Room is a 60-minute experience with an infrared sauna and temperature-controlled cold plunge in the same space. A typical session may involve alternating approximately 10–15 minutes of heat with shorter periods of cold immersion, although the rhythm can be adjusted to the individual.
You can attend on your own or bring a guest.
This makes contrast therapy a good option for people who want more control over their recovery time and prefer to alternate between two different experiences within one session.
Red Light Therapy For A Shorter Wellness Session
Red Light Therapy offers a completely different experience. Red and near-infrared light are delivered through a professional light panel while you relax during a short, non-invasive session. Be Well’s standalone sessions typically last around 15 minutes, making red light therapy one of the easiest options to fit into an existing routine.
It may be worth considering if you:
- Want a shorter wellness session
- Prefer a passive experience without heat or cold immersion
- Are interested in adding red light to your broader recovery routine
- Want something that can easily be paired with massage
- Prefer a service with no strenuous physical component
Red light therapy can also be added to another same-day Be Well service, making it convenient for clients who already have a massage scheduled.
Massage For Customized, Hands-On Bodywork
Massage is different from the other recovery options because a licensed massage therapist can customize the session around how you are feeling that day.
At Be Well Bodyworks, massage therapy can include techniques such as deep tissue work, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, sports massage, and other approaches depending on the individual.
Session lengths also allow for different levels of focus:
- 30 minutes for one focused area
- 60 minutes for a full-body massage or targeted work on one to two areas
- 90 minutes for a full-body massage with additional time for two to three areas of concern
Massage may make the most sense if you want hands-on work, have particular areas of muscle tension you want your therapist to focus on, or simply prefer a customized massage experience.
Build A Recovery Routine That Fits Your Lifestyle
Your recovery needs will not always look the same from week to week. After a demanding stretch of training, you may want a longer massage with more focused bodywork. Another week, a private contrast session may sound more appealing. Red light therapy can also be added alongside massage when you want a shorter complementary service.
That flexibility is part of what makes Be Well Bodyworks different. Massage, contrast therapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, and red light therapy are available within the same Longmont wellness practice, giving you the freedom to choose based on your routine, activity level, and preferences at the time.
For people who want to make recovery more consistent, Be Well also offers massage memberships, contrast therapy memberships, and red light therapy membership options.
Explore Recovery Options At Be Well Bodyworks In Longmont
You do not need to build a complicated recovery routine from the start. Begin with the option that feels most relevant to your lifestyle and the kind of experience you enjoy. Explore Massage Therapy, Contrast Therapy, or Red Light Therapy to learn more about each service.
You can also view all of Be Well Bodyworks’ Wellness Therapies to find the option that fits best with your routine or book our services online.