KAATSU Resources, Eh?
There's plenty of information about KAATSU online already. What the heck am I doing with a greenscreen? Well, I've been thinking that despite the information available, sometimes people can benefit from hearing the same information a slightly different way. So, soon...
The Demographics of KAATSU
Now that we've entered our second year of distributing KAATSU in Canada, it's been interesting to look back and see who uses KAATSU the most. Worldwide, the most common users of KAATSU have been women between the ages of 40~60. I can't say that is the case in Canada...
Helping Sprained Toes Heel
I sprained a toe during kendo on Monday night. It's been years, but ever since practicing barefoot on foam mats and getting repeated sprains, it seems my toe ligaments aren't what they used to be. What an unhappy thing to be reminded of. I buddy taped the toe and...
Cyclists: Don’t Bust Your Butt
You have to love a sport like cycling. It's so welcoming. I came across a video the other day titled "Top Ten Ways to Avoid a Sore @ss When Cycling On Your Road Bike". I kid you not. Search for it. You'll love it. 2.6 MILLION views. If you didn't already, you should...
Attn. Gym Bros: That’s NOT KAATSU
Another day, another image of a gym bro with elastic bands wrapped around their arms saying how cool it is they're using KAATSU. <sigh> I hate to disappoint, but elastic bands or repurposed cargo or luggage straps are not KAATSU. It might be BFR, but BFR is not...
Weekend Warriors & KAATSU
Spring has sprung. The weather's getting nicer, or at least nice enough for people to start doing things they haven't done in a while. In other words, it's "weekend warrior" season. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: weekend warrior - noun: a person who...
36 Days In
Dr. Joseph Dituri, Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and former U.S. Navy saturation diving officer is on day 36 of living 30 feet underwater at the Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo. Why? To document the physical and mental effects of living...
Who Can Benefit From KAATSU?
I marvel at KAATSU's versatility. It can benefit virtually anyone's health. Sometimes I wonder . . . Who Can Benefit From KAATSU? Deconditioned people who need to get a start on improving their fitness Elderly people who need to gain strength to live better lives...
Healing the Healers
I was speaking with a physical therapist today who talked about the challenges massage therapists and other manual therapy practitioners have when it comes to keeping themselves healthy. Tendonitis, tendonosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other repetitive strain...
Stay Strong With KAATSU
Modern society isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn amazing. Most of us don't spend our days toiling away at physically demanding jobs. In Canada, the majority of people can live their entire lives without needing a lot of physical strength. That's pretty amazing, but...
Flexible Fitness With KAATSU
When folks ask me what they can do with their KAATSU, my answer's pretty much the same. Just add KAATSU to your regular exercise routine. You might have to switch up a few things to accommodate KAATSU, but it can be added to pretty much any activity as a boost. For...
NO! NO! NO!
Nitric Oxide (NO) is one of the most important molecules in your body. It was named "Molecule of the Year" in 1992. Six years later, three scientists (Ferid Murad, Robert Furchgott, and Louis Ignarro) won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for discovering how...











