Boundless Life The Official KAATSU Episode: Everything You Need To Know About How To Use Blood Flow Restriction For Muscle Gain, Injury Recovery, Testosterone, Growth Hormone & Much More!
Apr 25, 2020
John Doolittle, a former Navy SEAL and Kaatsu expert, dives deep into the world of blood flow restriction training. He explains how Kaatsu can significantly enhance muscle growth and recovery, sharing his personal experiences in using it during rehabilitation. The discussion highlights the method's transformative potential for veterans with injuries, and how families adapted to Kaatsu training during the pandemic to stay fit together. Doolittle also touches on its surprising hormonal benefits, emphasizing Kaatsu's growing popularity in sports and wellness.
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KAATSU for Rotator Cuff Injury
- John Doolittle, a former Navy SEAL, tore his rotator cuff.
- Using KAATSU, he regained 95% strength and agility in 5 months, much faster than a previous similar injury.
Discovering KAATSU
- Steven Munatones discovered KAATSU while coaching the U.S. national swim team in Japan.
- He learned directly from Dr. Sato, the creator of KAATSU, over 13 years.
Meaning of KAATSU
- KAATSU, meaning "additional pressure," aims to expand and contract the vascular system.
- This process leads to hormonal, metabolic, and metabolite changes.