When someone asks what KAATSU can be used for, we often cite three main areas of benefit: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Performance. Sometimes, people think KAATSU is not for them because the word “performance” doesn’t seem to apply to what they want to accomplish. I agree that it’s a bit of a vague term, but that’s sort of out of necessity.
How Do You Define Performance?
When we say “performance”, we’re usually talking about physical performance. This is a very broad area, but essentially we’re referring to how well a person can do things physically. It’s not limited to athletic achievement. Performance is about how well your body can do the things that matter to you. That includes:
- How well you move
- How strong you are
- Your endurance and stamina
- Your coordination and balance
- Your ability to manage daily tasks independently
Can KAATSU help improve all of these areas? In short – yes. Here are a few thoughts on how KAATSU can help.
Movement
Whether you walk, run, or use another form of locomotion, KAATSU can help improve your ability to move. KAATSU can help improve flexibility, strength, and circulation to working muscles. Use it while working out, sitting quietly, or during everyday activities. KAATSU’s Cycle mode is an ideal choice to help improve one’s ability to move. Even if you already move well, KAATSU can help you move better by improving your warmups, flexibility, and post-activity recovery.
Increase Strength
There has been plenty of research on KAATSU’s ability to help people gain more strength with less effort. Wearing KAATSU while working out lets you train with lighter resistance and lower efforts while gaining significant results. Even wearing KAATSU while working at your desk can help improve one’s muscle tone and provide a benefit similar to working out.
This is one of the reasons so many people purchase KAATSU. Most people are in disbelief when I tell them this is possible with KAATSU. Once they try it, they’re often amazed at how KAATSU has made them stronger with much less effort than traditional workouts. KAATSU is trusted by athletes of all levels, as well as by those who are looking to get into better shape.
More Endurance and Stamina
Endurance is the ability to sustain physical activity over time. Stamina is similar to endurance, but refers to your ability to sustain an activity at a high intensity. This means that stamina has both a physical and mental component to it. Using KAATSU can enhance both endurance and stamina, as your efforts will more quickly improve cardiovascular health and muscular efficiency.
Improved Coordination and Balance
Balance is a combination of both strength and brain and muscle communication. KAATSU can enhance both. Used with balance exercises, KAATSU challenges your muscles in ways that normal weight training does not. In addition, KAATSU also has an impact on the nervous system, helping to improve motor control and muscle coordination. We’ve seen KAATSU benefits in a wide range of people, from concert pianists fine-tuning their fingers to football players enhancing their agility.
Activities of Daily Living
Everyday living requires a blend of strength, endurance, stamina, balance, and coordination. KAATSU can help you with all of the above, which will make it easier for you to perform all the activities you want to do to have an enjoyable, satisfying lifestyle. KAATSU can be an indispensable tool to help maintain a fulfilling life.
Performance is Personal
No matter how you define performance, KAATSU can help. Whether you want to chase your grandkids or chase a gold medal, you can benefit from using KAATSU. I know it’s a pretty broad statement, but with over 50 years of clinical, rehabilitation, and athletic success behind it, KAATSU continues to prove itself across all levels of ability and ambition.
Disclaimer: KAATSU protocols have not been evaluated by Health Canada. KAATSU is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and its use should be evaluated by your own physician before use.