The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR EbookDoes BFR training increase blood pressure relative to traditional resistance or endurance training? In this episode, we discuss the potential mechanisms by which BFR training could elicit transient rises in blood pressure, what the research says on the topic, and where the practice of BFR sits in terms of safety from our current understanding of the literature on blood pressure. References:Blood pressure response between resistance exercise with and without blood flow restriction: A systematic review and meta-analysisUnraveling the mysteries of the exercise pressor reflex at the cellular levelThe Systemic Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Systematic ReviewEffects of high-intensity and blood flow-restricted low-intensity resistance training on carotid arterial compliance: role of blood pressure during training sessionsDisclaimer: This episode and all information on SAGA’s podcast, website, and other platforms is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals.

Bjørnsen, a researcher connected to a pivotal study on blood flow restriction training, joins the discussion on whether training to failure is essential for muscle growth. They dissect the flawed logic behind the typical belief that failing is necessary for strength gains. The conversation explores the study's findings, comparing strength adaptations from failure versus non-failure protocols. Listeners learn about the vital balance between stimulus and fatigue in resistance training, emphasizing smarter, more efficient workout strategies.

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR EbookUnderstanding limb occlusion pressure is a prerequisite to fully understanding the physiology of blood flow restriction. In this episode, we discuss:What limb occlusion pressure isWhy it's important for BFR training (how too low or high of pressures can be problematic)Factors that determine your LOPHow to measure LOPDisclaimer: This episode and all information on SAGA’s podcast, website, and other platforms is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals.References:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31346900/ - Comparison between two mathematical methods to estimate arterial occlusion pressure and tourniquet effectiveness in lower limb surgery: a prospective, randomized, double blind, comparative study (Kasem et al, 2019)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16717321/ - A new method for estimating arterial occlusion pressure in optimizing pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressure (Tuncali et al, 2006)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22143843/ - Effects of cuff width on arterial occlusion: implications for blood flow restricted exercise (JP Loenneke, 2012)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3421083/ - Wide tourniquet cuffs more effective at lower inflation pressures (Crenshaw et al, 1988)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515589/ - The Effect of Body Position and the Reliability of Upper Limb Arterial Occlusion Pressure Using a Handheld Doppler Ultrasound for Blood Flow Restriction Training (Karanasios, 2022)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29196847/ - Body position influences arterial occlusion pressure: implications for the standardization of pressure during blood flow restricted exercise (Sieljacks, 2018)

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR EbookThis episode will introduce you to the fundamentals of blood flow restriction training. We'll cover:What blood flow restriction training is specificallyWhy you may want to implement it (what the benefits and use cases are)The mechanisms behind its benefitsIf you're curious about the origins of BFR, refer to our previous episode for a brief "fast-forward" historical timeline of the methodology. For any inquiries please reach out to steven@saga.fitness.

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR EbookWhere did blood flow restriction training come from? Who thought of the idea, and why? When did research begin to emerge?We address all of the above and more in this brief episode on the origins of blood flow restriction training. For any inquiries please reach out to steven@saga.fitness.

Welcome to The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast by SAGA.As a company we (not surprisingly) are in the blood flow restriction space. We produced the world’s first fully wireless, bluetooth-controlled BFR cuffs.Since we delivered this innovation to the market about two years ago, we’ve received a flood of questions from our customers about BFR globally - everything from the basics of BFR physiology, to protocols, safety implications, research, and more. This prompted us to build a one-stop-shop educational hub for all things blood flow restriction - hence The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast!To effectively deliver this educational experience, we've segmented our episodes into four distinct categories:Physiology - Basic to advanced level physiology of blood flow restriction, its mechanisms, and their impactsApplied Practitioner - Specific protocols and actionable guidance on maximizing performance through BFRBFR Research Breakdowns - Succinct and sophisticated reviews of emerging literature as well as breakdowns of important meta-analyses and systematic reviews on a variety of sub-topics under the BFR umbrellaSpecializations - Narrowly-focused BFR topics (I.E. BFR for the combat sport athlete)This will be made possible with the help of some of the brightest minds in BFR research, physiotherapy, and sports science - we're excited to deliver the ultimate educational hub for all things BFR!For any inquiries please reach out to steven@saga.fitness. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook