by KAATSU Canada | Feb 13, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
KAATSU has a strong base with Olympic and Paralympic athletes around the world, professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and Major League Soccer, as well as with collegiate athletes in over 70 universities. The U.S. military are also heavy users of KAATSU with...
by KAATSU Canada | Feb 13, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
Since occlusion training requires equipment that stops the blood flow, KAATSU can’t be used for occlusion training. KAATSU equipment and protocols are designed not to occlude. You would have to seriously misuse the equipment and ignore the protocols. A study...
by KAATSU Canada | Feb 13, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
The first reason we recommend KAATSU instead of occlusion training is safety. KAATSU protocols and equipment are designed to modify the venous flow back to the heart without causing occlusion. Occlusion-based training often uses equipment that has the potential to be...
by KAATSU Canada | Feb 13, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
The term “occlusion” refers to the complete stoppage of blood flow into and out of a limb. There are few times in one’s life where occluding blood flow would be considered a good thing. One would be during surgery. Another would be if you had...
by KAATSU Canada | Feb 11, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
When you see blood flow restriction training mentioned in the news it’s usually because of some association with a world-class athlete. This has led some to question whether KAATSU is only meant for athletes. I’m here to let you know that’s not the...
by KAATSU Canada | Feb 9, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions
KAATSU can be added to virtually any workout to make it better. Here are a few ways KAATSU improves exercise: Boosts the benefit of low-intensity activities – even walking! Gain cardio benefits from resistance exercises KAATSU enables you to work out...
