1.        Reduced lactic acid/faster muscle recovery

HBOT floods the body with oxygen at higher-than-normal pressures, speeding up the elimination of lactic acid, repair of microtears, and inflammation that occurs during intense training.  This helps runners recover faster between training sessions.

2.        Reduced inflammation and soreness

The increased oxygen reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in muscles and joints, leading to less soreness and stiffness after long runs.

3.        Enhances endurance and energy

By improving oxygen delivery to tissues, HBOT boost cellular energy (ATP production) allowing muscles to perform more efficiently, and resist fatigue for longer.

4.        Injury prevention and healing

HBOT promotes collagen formation, circulation, and tissue regeneration – all of which help prevent overuse injuries and speeds healing of sprains, strains, or blisters.

5.        Improved mental clarity and focus

Oxygen-rich environments enhance brain function, which can help with concentration, pacing, and motivation during long-distance running.

6.        Better sleep and recovery

Many runners report improved sleep quality after HBOT, which supports full-body recovery and immune function – crucial during heavy training blocks.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on exercise-induced muscle injury and soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)

Post-exercise hyperbaric oxygenation improves recovery for subsequent performance (2023)

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on inflammation, oxidative/antioxidant balance and muscle damage after acute exercise (2020)

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in a rat skeletal muscle injury model (2018)

Early recovery of exercise-related muscular injury by HBOT (2019)

Effects of mild HBOT on timing sequence recovery of muscle fatigue in Chinese university male athletes (2024)