Recovery
Recover Faster. Train Harder. Perform Better.
At Unconventional Strength in Orlando, we know your fitness is only as strong as your recovery. That’s why we’ve built one of the best sports recovery centers in Orlando, right inside our gym.
Our recovery services include:
Contrast Therapy – infrared sauna + cold plunge in Orlando (perfect if you’ve been searching “cold plunge near me”) to reduce soreness and speed healing.
Compression Therapy – Normatec compression boots to improve circulation, mobility, and athletic performance.
Recovery is built into our training system:
Private coaching clients get recovery sessions included with monthly coaching.
FSS class members and TRX members can upgrade with recovery add-ons.
Recovery-only memberships start at just $59/month.
👉 Ready to feel the difference? Try a free recovery session today and see why we’re Orlando’s go-to gym with sauna, cold plunge, and compression therapy
Infared Sauna
What it does:
Delivers gentle, deep-penetrating heat using infrared wavelengths, raising your core temperature while staying below the extreme heat of traditional saunas.
Evidence-Based Benefits:
Cardiovascular Health: Improves blood pressure, vascular compliance, and circulation by promoting vasodilation and blood flow.
Pain & Recovery: Eases pain related to arthritis and muscle stiffness by enhancing tissue oxygenation and triggering the release of endorphins
Mental Well-Being: Boosts mood, reduces symptoms of mild depression and anxiety, and supports neuroprotective factors like BDNF.
Longevity & Metabolism: Linked to reduced all-cause mortality, improved insulin sensitivity, increased mitochondrial function, and reduced inflammation.
In short: Infrared sauna therapy offers a restorative, low-impact way to support cardiovascular wellness, pain relief, stress resilience, and long-term health—without hyperbole.
Cold Plunge
What it does:
Exposes your body to brief, controlled cold immersion, typically between 40°F–60°F, supporting recovery and wellness through physiological stress adaptation.
Evidence-Based Benefits:
Muscle Recovery & Inflammation: Reduces swelling, muscle soreness (DOMS), and inflammation via vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation.
Circulation & Metabolism: Acts like a workout for blood vessels, enhancing circulation, activating calorie-burning brown fat, and improving insulin sensitivity.
Mood & Focus: Triggers release of endorphins, dopamine, and norepinephrine, improving mood, alertness, and stress tolerance.
Sleep & Immune Support: Can support sleep quality and may modestly enhance immune response, especially when combined with regular sauna use.
In short: Cold plunges are a powerful, evidence-backed tool for recovery, mood enhancement, and metabolic boost—when applied safely and appropriately.
What it does:
Uses sequential air compression on limbs (legs, hips, arms) to mimic muscular pumping, aiding lymphatic drainage and blood flow.
Evidence-Based Benefits:
Post-Exercise Recovery: Effectively clears blood lactate similar to active recovery, reducing fatigue and soreness.
Improved Perfusion: Significantly increases oxygenated and total hemoglobin in muscles (e.g. +42% oxygenated hemoglobin).
Range of Motion & Pain Threshold: Encourages flexibility and reduces muscle tenderness—shown in athletes and dancers.
Swelling & Circulation: Enhances lymphatic drainage, reduces edema, and supports venous return—used even in post-op and clinical settings.
In short: Normatec compression devices are a proven, science-supported recovery tool—especially effective after intense sessions—to reduce soreness, improve mobility, and speed return to performance.