KYMIRA® Infrared Garments Clinically Proven to Boost Recovery: Peer-Reviewed Study by University of Notre Dame
A Preliminary Investigation of the Efficacy of Far-Infrared-Emitting Garments in Enhancing Objective and Subjective Recovery Following Resistance Exercise
Jonathon R. Lever, Cara Ocobock, Valerie Smith-Hale, Casey J. Metoyer, Alan Huebner, John P. Wagle and Johnathan D. Hauenstein. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2025.
KYMIRA is proud to present new highly significant and peer-reviewed clinical research, using our infrared products, by The University of Notre Dame. Published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.
Objective: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of far-infrared (FIR) garments in enhancing recovery following resistance exercise in recreationally active individuals.
Results: The KYMIRA Infrared (FIR) garments led to highly significant improvements in neuromuscular recovery observed at 48 h post-exercise (p< 0.001). Notably, the mRSI also showed significant improvements at 24 h (p < 0.05), showing greater exercise performance at 24 hours post first exertion, following recovery in
KYMIRA infrared garments.
The participants in the KYMIRA Infrared (FIR) group reported faster subjective recovery, with a readiness to resume activity perceived within 48 h, compared to slower recovery in the placebo group.
Conclusions: KYMIRA Infrared (FIR) garments may enhance neuromuscular recovery and subjective recovery perceptions following resistance exercise, likely by improving the peripheral blood flow, metabolic clearance, and tissue oxygenation. These findings suggest that KYMIRA Infrared (FIR) garments may be effective in enhancing both neuromuscular and perceived recovery following resistance exercise, supporting their potential use as a post-exercise recovery tool.
"The research recently published by the University of Notre Dame has provided
valuable clinical validation for one of the key applications of KYMIRA's infrared products - post exercise recovery. The highly significant benefits seen can help other professional and elite organisations to program the best use of our products in order to replicate these results in their own environments. We have lots of anecdotal data coming directly from teams as well, but we always seek to have independently verified, peer reviewed results to support our claims as well."
“Recovery is performance. Seeing data show athletes bounce back faster is powerful validation of what KYMIRA was built to do. Our goal has always been to make performance-enhancing recovery accessible and effortless. This research validates the impact of our infrared technology — showing that smart materials can accelerate recovery and enhance readiness without adding time, equipment, or staff demand.”
