What the research says
Omnion™ brings together two technologies: far-infrared warmth and PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields). Sports scientists at universities in Finland, Brazil, South Korea, Turkey, France and the UK have been putting both to the test after hard training. Here is what they found – in their own words. Every study links to the original paper.
Six papers worth reading
Legs bounced back faster after a hard endurance session
At the University of Jyväskylä, active men did a maximal treadmill session, then spent 30 minutes in a far-infrared sauna or simply sat and rested. At the 30-minute mark, they jumped higher after the far-infrared sauna than after rest (0.34 m against 0.32 m). The team also found that heart rate after a far-infrared session was lower than after a traditional Finnish sauna at the same temperature (71 against 92 beats a minute).
Their practical take: far-infrared sauna “may be used among other recovery methods in athletes and also in other physically active people.” After strength training, they saw no difference between sauna and rest.
About this study
10 healthy, physically active men · 30-minute far-infrared sauna cabin session at 35–50°C
Footballers who slept in far-infrared clothing felt less sore
Elite young footballers did 100 drop-jumps – a session built to leave legs aching. Six hours later they put on either far-infrared-emitting clothing or look-alike placebo clothing, and slept in it for three nights. Neither players nor researchers knew who had which. Soreness eased faster in the far-infrared group, with moderate and large effects at 48 and 72 hours.
The team liked how easy it was: recovery clothes “could be practical and advantageous for professional athletes, since this method does not affect the training routine and can be easily implemented.” Jump height and strength were the same in both groups – the researchers noted that these well-trained players showed no measurable drop in jump or strength performance in the first place.
About this study
21 male players, average age 19 · double-blind, placebo-controlled · far-infrared garments worn overnight
After a tough arm workout, PEMF sped up recovery of soreness and muscle signals
At Yonsei University, students did a hard arm session, then had real or sham (switched-off) PEMF. The researchers tracked them at 24, 48 and 72 hours. The PEMF group recovered faster on how sore their muscles felt and on two sensor measures of how well the muscle was working. Peak strength was similar in both groups.
The authors also called for “further well-designed experiments” to find the best dose and session length.
About this study
30 healthy male college students · randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled · laboratory PEMF device
Three days of PEMF: less sore, moving better, better blood markers
At Pamukkale University, adults who didn’t usually exercise did a drop-jump session. From the next day, half had three days of real PEMF and half had sham sessions. Compared with the sham group, the PEMF group improved on soreness, on how much pressure the muscle could take before it hurt, on movement tests, and on two blood markers of muscle damage (CK and myoglobin).
This is one of the newest PEMF recovery trials, published in October 2026.
About this study
52 healthy adults (26 per group) · participant- and assessor-blinded, sham-controlled · research PEMF device
“Real potential or new fad?” Researchers weigh up far-infrared clothing
A team from the Université de Toulon and Liverpool John Moores University gathered every study they could find on far-infrared garments in sport – 11 in total. They found early positive signals on recovery markers such as soreness, and spotted an intriguing pattern: “the longer the exposure duration to FIR, the greater the benefits on various markers of recovery”.
They also wrote that studies so far were small and varied, so “additional research is required before recommendations can be made to practitioners and athletes.”
About this review
Systematic review of 11 studies · far-infrared clothing (not saunas or lamps)
Heat after exercise: the boost shows up soonest
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and Mid Sweden University reviewed 14 studies (194 people) on sauna and hot-water bathing after exercise. Of the studies on short-term recovery, four found a benefit, four found no difference and one found a downside – and the team looked closely at why.
In their words, “no definitive consensus can be drawn” yet, and “the objectives and timing of post-exercise heat interventions should be carefully considered.”
About this review
Systematic review of 14 studies · whole-body sauna and hot-water immersion
Go deeper
A note on these studies
These studies used research devices, not Omnion™, so results with Omnion™ may differ. Omnion™ is a wellness product, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or have an implanted device such as a pacemaker, please speak to your doctor before use.