Is BFR Really Hacking Into the Brain's Perception of the Exercise?

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve in this episode with Sten Stray-Gundersen. Sten is a leading Blood Flow Restriction expert. He has his Masters of Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where he conducted several studies centered around BFR as it relates to the cardiovascular system. He is now a Ph.D. Candidate at UT Austin, where he works with aging populations as his dissertation work focuses on the vascular responses to hypoxia in older adults. Sten is also a BFR Master Trainer and works at ROI Performance Center, where he prescribes BFR protocols and methodologies for clients of all ages and lifestyles. Sten has also applied BFR in his work with Olympians and elite military personnel. In this episode, they talk about what Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is all about, how it affects circulation, and how to implement BFR for recovery from an injury and for cognitive and physical benefits and longevity. Do you wish to know how to combine BFR with exercise and other activities? Listen to find out more. 

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Dr. Gladden forewarns that the BFR conversation is a very fascinating one. (1:13) 

Dr. Gladden explains that Sten is an expert in Blood Flow Restriction. (1:28) 

Sten talks about his background story and how his father taught them some of the things he practices today in exercise physiology. (3:00) 

Dr. Gladden throws light on Kaatsu as similar to tying a tourniquet on your leg while exercising or applying pressure to restrict blood flow. (4:06) 

Dr. Gladden explains what ‘ischemic’ is and that it means not having blood flow to an area. (6:00) 

Sten gives an example of intermittent blood flow restriction and its effect. (8:35) 

Dr. Gladden references Vasper and Peter Wasowski’s work. (10:55) 

Dr. Gladden asks Sten if low-oxygen concentration breathing has an effect on those with coronary disease. (14:05) 

Dr. Gladden asks Sten if he can measure tissue saturation when putting the B-Strong Bands on. (17:50) 

Steve mentions that Dr. Gladden carries the B-Strong Bands when he travels. (20:55) 

Dr. Gladden speaks about how the B-Strong Bands are helping in his work. (22:51) 

Dr. Gladden asks Sten if he has tried the ARX. (24:44) 

Sten says the size of band is determined by the limb girth. (27:14) 

Sten refers to how mercury gives elasticity to the bands. (29:57) 

Sten clarifies about using the bands with other devices. (31:55) 

Dr. Gladden asks Sten to talk about cardiovascular health. (34:09) 

Sten notes that cardiovascular issues are still the number one killer. (36:14) 

Sten refers to his interest in vascular health and aging. (38:30) 

Steve wants to know how long he can have the band on. (40:00) 

Sten says that there may be benefits to the bands aerobically as well. (43:02) 

Dr. Gladden points out that molecular hydrogen is an excellent way to balance oxidative stress. (45:22) 

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