1.        Increases oxygen availability

Hyperbaric chambers combine concentrated oxygen (between 94-100% oxygen) at a high flow rate (usually 10 Lpm), under pressure (between 1.3-2.5 ata).  Under pressure, oxygen doesn’t just bind to red blood cells, it also dissolves directly into the plasma.  At normal pressure, plasma carries very little oxygen, with HBOT the amount of dissolved oxygen increases by 10-18%, this means oxygen can reach areas with poor blood flow or tissue damage that red blood cells cant easily access.

2.        Enhances energy production

Oxygen is the key ingredient for aerobic metabolism, the process that creates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s main energy molecule.  In the mitochondria, oxygen helps convert glucose and fats into ATP.  HBOT delivers more oxygen, therefore creating more efficient ATP generation.

3.        Reduces fatigue and accelerates recovery

Blood plasma is saturated with oxygen via HBOT, giving hypoxic muscles (after intense exercise) restored oxygen levels, improving the ability to clear metabolic waste, and supporting efficient energy recovery.  With enhanced oxygen-driven metabolism, lactic acid is converted back into usable energy resulting in less stiffness and quicker muscle reset.

4.        Promotes muscle repair and growth

HBOT activates stem cell mobilisation helping to repair microtears and damaged fibres.  HBOT activates fibroblasts which boosts collagen and connective tissue rebuilding.  HBOT activates angiogenesis, promoting new blood vessel formation, improving long term oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles.

5.        Boosts focus and reaction time

HBOT increases the oxygen supply to the brain, improving brain energy, faster nerve signalling, and sharper concentration.  Neurons are highly energy-demanding and rely on oxygen to produce ATP (cellular energy).  HBOT boosts mitochondrial function, helping brain cells generate ATP more efficiently, resulting in improved alertness, reaction speed, and cognitive endurance – especially after fatigue or concussion.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduced post-exercise lactate and improved recovery markers (2003)

Faster recovery from muscle injuries with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (1996)

Demonstrated improved energy, metabolism, and reduced muscle fatigue after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (2005)