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KAATSU can be used by virtually anyone to recover faster, improve fitness levels, and rehabilitate stronger. Since its introduction in Japan, KAATSU has been used safely and effectively millions of times on people of all ages and abilities.

Watch our video to see how you can use KAATSU to improve your health & fitness almost anytime and anywhere. KAATSU Canada is your source for genuine KAATSU products.

KAATSU can be used by virtually anyone to recover faster, improve fitness levels, and rehabilitate stronger. Since its introduction in Japan, KAATSU has been used safely and effectively millions of times on people of all ages and abilities.

KAATSU can help most people improve your health & fitness virtually anytime and anywhere. KAATSU Canada is your source for genuine KAATSU products.

What Can KAATSU Help you Achieve?

Easily tone muscles in less time
Increase strength without heavy weights
Improve blood circulation without breaking a sweat
Improve agility and endurance by moving slower
Burn additional calories even when watching TV

Improve sleep and reduce the effects of jetlag
Reduce pain from sore muscles and irritated nerves
Reduce metabolic syndrome with minimal exercise
Strengthen bones without resistance training
Quicken recovery from injuries and surgeries

KAATSU products and protocols have been proven safe and effective for decades. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the KAATSU family of products are an ideal way to improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and recovery.

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Train Better with KAATSU Improve your strength, speed, stamina, and mobility as KAATSU makes your brain think your muscles have worked harder than they actually did – at lower intensities and loads.. KAATSU enhances performance levels and improves overall fitness with less impact on the body by creating healthful metabolic stress, muscle protein synthesis, and growth hormone secretion that contributes to muscle growth and strength, speed and stamina. Who is this for? Elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and those trying to up their fitness level can benefit. Learn More >>

Recover Faster with KAATSU Recovery is a largely overlooked edge to improving athletic performance and long-term physical wellness. KAATSU functions as a low-impact warmup and a dynamic way to optimize your body’s recovery from activities. KAATSU enhances blood circulation to help reduce muscle fatigue, inflammation, and soreness by helping remove metabolic waste, to help your body feel its best in a shorter period of time. Who is this for? Everyone from athletes to weekend warriors, those looking for easy ways to improve physical wellness. Learn More >>

Rehabilitate Stronger with KAATSU The rehabilitation process can be slow and frustrating. Whether you’ve undergone surgery, are recovering from an injury, face physical limitations, or experience minor aches and pains, you want to recover as quickly as possible. Incorporating KAATSU’s non-invasive protocols into your rehabilitation and wellness regime can enhance your body’s natural healing processes, speeding your overall rehabilitation. Who is this for? People recovering from broken bones, sprains and strains, or who are dealing with chronic conditions. Learn More >>

How KAATSU Works

KAATSU Air Bands apply moderate compression in short durations on the upper arms or upper legs. The pneumatic bands are controlled by the main KAATSU unit. This temporary and rhythmic compression leads to the safe engorgement of the limbs with blood. This causes a cascade of natural beneficial physiological reactions in the body.

Dr. Yoshiaki Sato, inventor of KAATSU, is the pioneer of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. KAATSU was tested for a decade on 7000 cardiac patients at Tokyo University Hospital and was found to be safe when used appropriately. KAATSU equipment and protocols are the safest BFR methods available. Learn More >>

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