I am a 64 year
I am a 64 year old woman. I use this in combination with a similar product for my face. I use both simultaneously for 20min. I also take collagen supplements.
+After first use I felt more relaxed and able to sleep better.
+ Within two or three uses I noticed improvements in the texture of my skin in areas with little to no sun damage.
+Within a dozen uses I started noticing improvements in the texture of skin with moderate to heavy sun damage. Areas such as my arms which were starting to feel more like crape paper started to feel like skin again. They started to become less fragile.
I am just the right size to fit into the pod perfectly, there is little to no room left. Areas that make direct contact with the pod surface show quicker improvement than others. I recommend arranging your body to get the most intensity on areas that need it the most.
I started using it on the highest setting which got too hot for me. I use it on 4/5 which is barely tolerable.
I still work full time in a warehouse and spend around 11 hours per day on concrete. My legs hurt every night to the point where sleep is difficult. This helps with that pain.
I do not zip it up as it is already way hotter than comfortable and I like to be able to lift the top part up for a momentary breeze.
I would suggest that unless you are pretty skinny, get the wider one. I'm a size 2 short in work pants and a small in shirts; it is barely wide enough for me with my arms at my sides.
At first I was worried that I wouldn't want to use it because it would be boring and weird. I fall asleep every time so the boredom hasn't been an issue. It is kind of weird crawling into it, feels like a plastic lined, kind of stiff sleeping bag. I use it naked, so the cold plastic is for the first few seconds, unpleasant. I listen to relaxing music and try to meditate but end up snoozing. I find that I look forward to the sessions I think because my body craves them, like a hot bath.
I wipe it down after every use as I inevitably sweat in it. I use it right after a shower, before any lotions are used to keep it clean.
If you are unsure about dropping a grand on this because you haven't used red light therapy before I get it. For me it's totally worth it. Having my arms not bleed every time I brush a jagged metal bolt at work is worth it.