25 Jun Forrest Smith
Light Up Your Health! The Red Light and Laser Therapy Revolution! …
Forrest Smith – Health – Red Light Therapy for Better Health and Faster Recovery!
Want to train harder, recover faster, and stay strong—no matter your age? In this episode, Forrest Smith, 46-year-old athlete and CEO of Kineon, shares how red light therapy and lasers can help you crush inflammation and speed muscle recovery like a pro.
You’ll also learn how cold plunges, sauna sessions, and smart nutrition can keep you lean, powerful, and in control of your body—whether you’re 35 or 85!
Episode Summary:
Imagine maintaining peak physical performance well into your 40s—sounds impossible? Forrest, our inspiring guest, has done just that. With over four decades of competitive sports under his belt, Forrest takes us through his incredible journey from the fields of rugby in Guangzhou to the high-intensity world of CrossFit. Discover how he’s not just surviving but thriving by leveraging diet, rest, and advanced recovery techniques. Forrest’s experience is a compelling example of how strategic lifestyle choices and modern recovery methods can help defy age and maintain the strength and stamina necessary for high-impact sports.
But the episode doesn’t stop there. We turn the spotlight on light therapy, an exciting and rapidly evolving technology. Once a luxury of clinical settings with hefty price tags, it’s now accessible to everyone—offering transformative results in managing inflammation and pain. We break down the shift from expensive, clinic-only devices to wearable tech that fits seamlessly into everyday life. Supported by substantial research, red light therapy is changing how athletes and those with chronic pain live and recover, offering a non-pharmaceutical path to improved health and longevity.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) – Fitness Tips for Older Fathers
(0:12:54) – Expanding Impact of Light Therapy
(0:24:14) – Benefits of Red Light Therapy
(0:28:52) – Benefits of Red Light Therapy Devices
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:00) – Fitness Tips for Older Fathers (13 Minutes)
This chapter features a conversation with Forrest, a 46-year-old athlete who has been playing competitive sports for over 40 years. We explore Forrest’s journey into rugby and CrossFit, beginning with his time in Guangzhou, China, and how these activities led to lifelong friendships and even business opportunities. Forrest shares insights into the challenges and adaptations required to maintain high-intensity sports as he ages, including the importance of diet, rest, and advanced recovery techniques like cold plunges and sauna sessions. He explains how these practices, along with new technologies and knowledge in fitness and recovery, have allowed him to sustain a high level of physical activity. Despite being older than most of his teammates, Forrest finds that his body adapts to the demands of rugby, making it more robust over time. His approach to recovery is intentional, integrating family activities and leveraging modern recovery modalities to maintain strength and muscle mass at his age.
(0:12:54) – Expanding Impact of Light Therapy (11 Minutes)
This chapter focuses on the evolution of laser devices for clinical use, particularly in reducing inflammation and pain, and their transition from expensive, clinic-only machines to more affordable, wearable technology for home use. We explore how advancements in laser technology have enabled the development of cost-effective devices that offer similar benefits to the original high-cost machines, allowing individuals to integrate them into daily routines for optimal health outcomes. The discussion highlights the widespread impact of red light therapy, supported by substantial medical research, on various demographics, from professional athletes to older individuals. By targeting mechanisms like inflammation reduction and increased blood flow, these devices provide significant improvements in quality of life, especially for those with chronic pain or performance-related stress injuries. Testimonials from users underscore the life-changing potential of this non-pharmaceutical approach, illustrating a vision for broader accessibility and enhanced health span.
(0:24:14) – Benefits of Red Light Therapy (5 Minutes)
This chapter explores the fascinating world of light therapy, particularly focusing on the differences between UV, red, and infrared light. We discuss how UV light, along with gamma and x-rays, can penetrate deeper into tissues but poses risks such as DNA and RNA damage due to its ionizing nature. In contrast, red and infrared light are non-ionizing and do not present the same risks, offering therapeutic benefits without the negative side effects. We emphasize the positive results from long-term studies on red light therapy, noting its ability to enhance cellular energy and balance oxidative stress, which is crucial in scenarios like stroke recovery and heart attacks. By increasing mitochondrial production and reducing oxidative stress, red and infrared light therapy shows promise in protecting tissues and aiding recovery, even in high-stress situations such as overtraining.
(0:28:52) – Benefits of Red Light Therapy Devices (11 Minutes)
This chapter focuses on the nuances of red light therapy and its applications in pain and inflammation reduction. We discuss the importance of proper dosing using a biphasic dose curve, ensuring that outcomes are maximized without the risk of overuse. We explore the distinction between red light and infrared lasers, emphasizing that the infrared component in products like Move Plus penetrates deeper into the body using safe, class one lasers. I highlight the unique aspects of our company, Kenyon, including the wearability and travel-friendliness of our products, as well as our innovative dosing models that outperform other market offerings. By partnering with healthcare professionals, we enhance patient experiences both in clinics and at home. The chapter underscores the importance of ease of use and habit integration, encouraging users to incorporate our devices into daily routines for optimal benefits.
If you’d like more information about red light therapy, please visit: Kineon.io
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