LIT + KAATSU for Stronger Legs
A 2005 study on KAATSU demonstrated that it's possible to realize double-digit strength gains using low-intensity resistance training plus KAATSU. This probably doesn't sound all that impressive. What if I told you that the training period was only two weeks? A little...
The KAATSU Patent: Part II
Does reading the KAATSU patent make me an official KAATSU geek? Probably 🙂 I found this information on page 16 of the patent for KAATSU: The compression and decompression control system 1 of the embodiment described above can control the compression force applied to...
Your Brain on KAATSU: Part 1
It is well established that exercise is good for your physical health. It is also becoming clear that exercise is also good for the health of your brain. From my perspective, when exercise is good for something, then exercise plus KAATSU can make things even better....
KAATSU and the “-itises”
KAATSU and the "-itises". Sounds like a bad name for a band 😉 Many physical ailments that end in "-itis" are related to inflammation. Your body needs inflammation - it's part of the body's natural healing process. However, inflammatory processes are not good for the...
KAATSU and Back Pain
Low back pain is reportedly one of the most common ailments. In the United States, 39% of adults reported having had lower back pain within the past three months. [1] Worldwide, approximately 7.5% of the global population were estimated to have low back pain. [2] The...
The KAATSU Patent: Part 1
KAATSU is widely regarded as the original form of blood flow resistance (BFR) training. While this is true, KAATSU offers so much more than BFR. This is because of the KAATSU Cycle, which was discovered by Dr. Sato in 1973 and patented on October 3, 2017. "Compression...
KAATSU for Knee Health
Sometimes it seems like knees take more than their fair share of abuse. A torn ACL, ruptured meniscus, patellar tendinitis, or osteoarthritis can hamper your mobility and make life so much more challenging. Keeping knees healthy is an important thing to do, and it's...
Can KAATSU Help Peripheral Neuropathy?
I've been asked a number of times whether KAATSU can help with peripheral neuropathy. That's an interesting question. It's not the intended purpose of KAATSU to help with that condition, but what I read, it seems like there are ways KAATSU use could be beneficial....
Who Is KAATSU For?
Someone said to me we should advertise KAATSU more. I agree, but marketing KAATSU is an interesting prospect. It's a niche product in some ways. After all, how many other BFR devices have you heard of, if you've even heard of BFR? However, KAATSU's got another...
KAATSU Convenience
The weather in the Niagara Region of Canada has been strange this winter. Normally in February we'd be in the grip of the cold. Wind would be howling, snow would be blowing, our yards all covered in white. Not this year, and especially not today. It's rainy, cold (but...
Work Out Daily With KAATSU
Traditional strength workouts are usually done several days apart. For example, if you worked on arms on Monday you'd wait until Thursday to do arms again. Why? Because of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Typical workouts require you to lift heavy weights for...
KAATSU for Recovery
Now that I'm getting into my 50's the reality that I'm not a twenty-something anymore is become that much more apparent. Never mind the graying hairs. It's the realization that minor aches and pains are more noticeable after my favourite activity, which is kendo...