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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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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Unlocking KAATSU: A Journey Through Blood Flow Restriction Training

29min

Harnessing KAATSU for Performance and Recovery

10min

Revolutionizing Recovery with KAATSU Training

13min

Kaatsu Training: Family Fitness in a Pandemic

7min

Transformative Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Rehabilitation

4min

The Emergence and Impact of Katsu in Modern Health Practices

4min

What is KAATSU?

KAATSU is a safe and effective form of exercise, rehabilitation and recovery invented in Japan in 1966. Patented pneumatic equipment enables your arms and legs to modify venous flow which leads to a cascade of positive physiological effects. KAATSU is supported by decades of extensive research at top academic institutions, specific protocols proven with millions of users in 32 countries, and patented procedures in sports, exercise, rehabilitation and wellness activities both in the water and on land. KAATSU is a Japanese word and trademarked term where KA (加) means “additional” and ATSU (圧) means “pressure”.

In today's episode w/ Kaatsu experts John Doolittle and Steven Munatones, you'll hear:

How Kaatsu affects the body...15:50

How Kaatsu aids in muscle growth...26:50

The difference between Kaatsu and BFR training...50:45

Why Kaatsu is perfect for training during the coronavirus quarantine...58:15

And much more.

All show notes, including links to previous BGF podcasts, articles related to Kaatsu, and many more resources can be found at bengreenfieldfitness.com/kaatsupodcast

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