Ben Whittaker: Recovery and Performance with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

For elite athletes, recovery is just as critical as training. Olympic silver medallist and professional boxer Ben Whittaker recently sat down with us to share his experience of using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as part of his recovery routine — and how it’s helping him push the limits of performance.

The Demands of a Champion

Boxing at Ben’s level requires relentless training, conditioning, and focus. But with such intensity also comes physical stress: muscle soreness, minor injuries, fatigue, and the constant need to be at peak performance. Like many athletes, Ben understands that recovery is not downtime — it’s where the real growth happens.

Why HBOT?

HBOT delivers oxygen at a higher-than-normal pressure, flooding the body with oxygen-rich plasma. This helps:

• Speed up muscle recovery

• Reduce inflammation and swelling

• Support tissue repair

• Improve focus and energy levels

For Ben, HBOT became a game-changer in managing the physical demands of professional sport.

Ben’s Words on Recovery

In the interview, Ben highlighted how HBOT gave him an edge in his training camp and recovery phases. He described feeling sharper, more energised, and less weighed down by fatigue. “When you’re pushing your body to the limit, every percentage matters. HBOT helps me get those percentages back,” he said.

Beyond Boxing

Ben’s experience shows how recovery tools like HBOT aren’t just for injury management, but also for longevity and performance optimisation. As the lines between medical therapy and sports performance blur, athletes at the top are embracing advanced recovery methods to stay ahead.