tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72813452944201630472024-03-17T20:01:11.481-07:00KAATSU Global BlogKAATSU blog posts testimonials, protocols, case studies, techniques and ideas about KAATSU the Original BFR for recovery, rehabilitation, functional mobility and athletic performance. Statements included in this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.comBlogger553125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-21092443123471080112024-02-12T09:55:00.000-08:002024-02-12T09:55:10.103-08:00How Much Pressure Should I Use With KAATSU?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4N-I3sOzc_TaZakyO9gHJPEQEADzzd3-Cr7yEbb4zjSyapdys4j0H1ZqS0urFfFhRHhCAGX5LGFOhOu7YY3jWAkOR-tRro6xU4g8kYtVa1ryc9DVHMeDRA686LipVNVAfFnP7_2XPcxpkIR4Kt1d8v3rvMHGDIrZehPTr_m9hHEB935zKXFZXG9qfho/s2448/2015-09-04%2008.00.20.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4N-I3sOzc_TaZakyO9gHJPEQEADzzd3-Cr7yEbb4zjSyapdys4j0H1ZqS0urFfFhRHhCAGX5LGFOhOu7YY3jWAkOR-tRro6xU4g8kYtVa1ryc9DVHMeDRA686LipVNVAfFnP7_2XPcxpkIR4Kt1d8v3rvMHGDIrZehPTr_m9hHEB935zKXFZXG9qfho/s600/2015-09-04%2008.00.20.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLM-I8AqvqwAt1T8dUXTyZVi-OlsLq9vFUivaTBMmBQgH0LTPwvUOzGkMO8u5GSoGnZBU1ovHwu91ovfpY6nqCMiJiuokTsWZVoy67KEFaQ4k2BZSv23EDEGRSsbxc7XQCqGB5WFvdJdN2kS-hX66lW4n9CCElDVD4rrj1rW6JJYfP-B3jAjKNdoKbSM/s5184/CRT%20example%20on%20hand.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLM-I8AqvqwAt1T8dUXTyZVi-OlsLq9vFUivaTBMmBQgH0LTPwvUOzGkMO8u5GSoGnZBU1ovHwu91ovfpY6nqCMiJiuokTsWZVoy67KEFaQ4k2BZSv23EDEGRSsbxc7XQCqGB5WFvdJdN2kS-hX66lW4n9CCElDVD4rrj1rW6JJYfP-B3jAjKNdoKbSM/s600/CRT%20example%20on%20hand.jpg"/></a></div>
Many users are confused on how to determine their optimal pressure in SKU (Standard KAATSU Units) while using KAATSU equipment (KAATSU C3, KAATSU C4, KAATSU B2).<br/><br/>
Many users assume that the higher SKU pressures are used, the more benefits they will garner.<br/><br/>
However, the key points are as follows:<br/><br/>
* focus on using your KAATSU equipment frequently (i.e., daily or twice daily) rather than maximizing the upper limits of your pressure.<br/><br/>
* always start in the Low Pressure setting, no matter what your experience or level of fitness or strength are. The reason why is because KAATSU focuses on strengthening your vascular tissue (i.e., making the vascular walls of your arteries, veins, and capillaries more elastic). This is the catalyst to a variety of downstream benefits (e.g., increased muscular tone, improved strength, generation of a robust hormonal response).<br/><br/>
* even in the Low Pressure setting, if you see the color of the palms of your hands or feet or calves in your legs become pink or rosy or red, then KAATSU "is working". If you see a pink or rosy or a red tone in your skin, then the capillaries and veins are being engorged in blood - which is serving as the catalyst for a hormonal response. These are the specific goals of KAATSU.<br/><br/>
* Even though, over time, you can increase the pressure setting from Low Pressure to Medium Pressure, and from Medium Pressure to High Pressure. However, always start your first KAATSU Cycle set in the Low Pressure setting - and then move upwards from there. <br/><br/>
* If you have manually placed your bands on with a 2- or 3-finger tightness, then it is more important to increase to a 1- or 2-finger tightness rather than increase the SKU pressure. Once you are on a 1-finger tightness, then you can proceed to increasing the SKU pressure levels.<br/><br/>
<b>Moving from Low Pressure to Medium Pressure</b><br/><br/>
How do you know when to move from a Low Pressure setting to a Medium Pressure setting? There is a specific protocol that you can follow:<br/><br/>
* After at least one KAATSU Cycle set in the Low Pressure setting, reset the SKU pressure setting to Medium. Allow the Cycle set to proceed through its 8 steps in the Medium Pressure setting. Throughout this set, check your Capillary Refill Time (CRT) by firmly pressing your thumb or your forefinger into the base of your palm of your hand or into your calf. Then release. The CRT is the amount of time in seconds where your blanched (white) skin returns to your normal skin color. [Note: For darker complexion individuals, the CRT can be checked on the fingernails or toenails or soles of the feet as necessary.]<br/><br/>
* If your normal skin color returns on your palm after 1 second (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two..."), then your upper body and vascular system is ready to handle the Medium Pressure setting. In contrast, if your normal skin color does NOT return on your palm after 1 second (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two..."), then your body and vascular system is NOT ready to handle the Medium Pressure setting yet. In this case, return to the Low Pressure setting.<br/><br/>
* If your normal skin color returns on your calf or top of foot after 2 seconds (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three..."), then your lower body and vascular system is ready to handle the Medium Pressure setting. In contrast, if your normal skin color does NOT return on your calf or top of foot after 2 seconds (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three..."), then your lower body and vascular system is NOT ready to handle the Medium Pressure setting yet. In this case, return to the Low Pressure setting.<br/><br/>
Note: you may be able to increase your arm pressure from Low to Medium Pressure, but your leg pressure may have to stay at Low Pressure - or vice versa - for a period of time.<br/><br/>
<b>Moving from Medium Pressure to High Pressure</b><br/><br/>
The protocol for moving from Medium Pressure to High Pressure is the same as above:<br/><br/>
* After at least one KAATSU Cycle set in the Medium Pressure setting, reset the SKU pressure setting to High. Allow the Cycle set to proceed through its 8 steps in the High Pressure setting. Throughout this set, check your Capillary Refill Time (CRT) by firmly pressing your thumb or your forefinger into the base of your palm of your hand or into your calf. Then release. <br/><br/>
* If your normal skin color returns on your palm after 1 second (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two..."), then your upper body and vascular system is ready to handle the High Pressure setting. In contrast, if your normal skin color does NOT return on your palm after 1 second (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two..."), then your upper body and vascular system is NOT ready to handle the High Pressure setting yet. In this case, return to the Medium Pressure setting.<br/><br/>
* If your normal skin color returns on your calf or top of foot after 2 seconds (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three..."), then your lower body and vascular system is ready to handle the High Pressure setting. In contrast, if your normal skin color does NOT return on your calf or top of foot after 2 seconds (as in "...one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three..."), then your lower body and vascular system is NOT ready to handle the High Pressure setting yet. In this case, return to the Low Pressure setting.<br/><br/>
<b>Background</b><br/><br/>
* Keep in mind that the purpose of your KAATSU equipment is to modify (slow down) your venous return while allowing your arterial flow to continue unimpeded. This is the reason why (1) the internal air bladder is oval shaped, (2) the KAATSU Cycle mode only compresses for 30 seconds, and the (3) capillary beds become engorged in blood.<br/><br/>
* Below are photos of a 56-year-old woman who is a regular KAATSU user. She has one KAATSU band on one side, but not the other arm. There is a very clear differentiation in color and her vascular perfusion.<br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2024 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-55885751939558574602024-02-12T09:22:00.000-08:002024-02-12T09:22:23.769-08:00How Long Should I Use KAATSU?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWPSGDf5c9cXYRdbNEUrYNAsOrXDisKGVJ9KOu2tsz4i4H-WHF3dzYwOV113xoRIV2jgnQ8rqIU8r5ejQftFyrhb9__HLF2LEejW9jtJDUakG8nHQPK5rad7XKiNWXjXrIcy6jtkujTE2MvuxD5aSjluvssJB3JV8QjmNKmG6WkcpsEuQznS_bvPv5h0/s4032/66%20IMG_6043.HEIC" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWPSGDf5c9cXYRdbNEUrYNAsOrXDisKGVJ9KOu2tsz4i4H-WHF3dzYwOV113xoRIV2jgnQ8rqIU8r5ejQftFyrhb9__HLF2LEejW9jtJDUakG8nHQPK5rad7XKiNWXjXrIcy6jtkujTE2MvuxD5aSjluvssJB3JV8QjmNKmG6WkcpsEuQznS_bvPv5h0/s600/66%20IMG_6043.HEIC"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9iDn1j-qvm-3vUWslRdGCVO-CxpKcsBNiKUuXSb4bbhbYz_6Rf2_xoM8KQyc0OYMAtikV6AnnObim3gaMuV9_cTJnzjAeiJDslJv6ate0dv6WRkvlLHzxkVj3pyzqvI94cax_PNcqslvMhn8t_Nzm1BsSRpMC3cfVsCnPDvapvN6Y-WehjcGO_7HfVA/s3449/2013-11-28%2010.13.10.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3449" data-original-width="3449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9iDn1j-qvm-3vUWslRdGCVO-CxpKcsBNiKUuXSb4bbhbYz_6Rf2_xoM8KQyc0OYMAtikV6AnnObim3gaMuV9_cTJnzjAeiJDslJv6ate0dv6WRkvlLHzxkVj3pyzqvI94cax_PNcqslvMhn8t_Nzm1BsSRpMC3cfVsCnPDvapvN6Y-WehjcGO_7HfVA/s600/2013-11-28%2010.13.10.jpg"/></a></div>Many KAATSU users ask how long should they or can they use KAATSU.<br/><br/>
The answer is, of course, it depends on the following:<br/><br/>
* the amount of experience that you have with KAATSU. That is, if you are a new user, it is best to start off with only 1-2 KAATSU Cycle sets and never use the KAATSU Constant mode. Then, gradually, you can increase the number of KAATSU Cycle sets that you do to a maximum of 6 Cycle sets in a row.<br/><br/>
* the intensity of exercise or movements that you do with your KAATSU equipment. That is, if you are sitting and relaxed, you can do more KAATSU Cycle sets, compared to it you are doing intense strength-training exercises, running, or cycling with KAATSU equipment on.<br/><br/>
* the amount of SKU pressure that you use with your KAATSU equipment. That is, if you use a Low Pressure setting, you can do longer sessions (i.e., a greater number of KAATSU Cycle sets) compared to if you use a High Pressure setting.<br/><br/>
Fundamentally, KAATSU usage should be gentle and gradual, focusing on the KAATSU Cycle mode - although some users want to really push themselves and do intense, vigorous exercises in the KAATSU Constant mode where their lactate levels and their rate of perceived exertion are maximized.<br/><br/>
The KAATSU equipment (KAATSU C3, KAATSU C4, KAATSU B2) are designed to allow up to 6 consecutive KAATSU Cycle sets. This is roughly 40-50 minutes worth of KAATSU with intermittent breaks between each KAATSU Cycle set. When you are ready, these 6 sets can be done on both your arms, and then on your legs. This total duration, therefore, would be between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes - which is most definitely on the upper limits of KAATSU duration. <br/><br/>
However, there are some users who want to do more than this. In these extreme cases, we strongly recommend that users limit their KAATSU Cycle sets to 6 at one time on their arms and on their legs. Then, take a break of several hours and these extreme users can repeat their 6 arm sets and 6 leg sets. In other words, they can do a morning KAATSU session and then follow-up with a second KAATSU session in the late afternoon or evening session.<br/><br/>
But, most importantly, the key recommendation is to do KAATSU daily (or frequently) rather than doing very long (1 hour 30+ minute) sessions only 2-3 times per week.<br/><br/>
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Football players with dreams of playing in the NFL are expected to perform well at the fame NFL Combine held in Indianapolis, Indiana between February 26th - March 4th 2024.<br/><br/>
The players undergo physical, skill, psychology and medical testing. The skill tests consist of football drills designed for each position while the physical tests include:<br/><br/>
* a 40-yard dash<br/>
* physical measurements<br/>
* bench press<br/>
* vertical jump<br/>
* broad jump<br/>
* 20-yard shuttle<br/>
* three-cone drill<br/>
* 60-yard shuttle<br/><br/>
How can KAATSU equipment be optimally used to prepare for the NFL Combine?<br/><br/>
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<b>Recovery and Warm-up</b><br/><br/>
First and foremost, KAATSU equipment (including the KAATSU Cycle 2.0, KAATSU C3, KAATSU C4, KAATSU B1, and KAATSU B2 models) should be used frequently as a recovery and warm-up tool. <br/><br/>
Using the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode, both before and after each workout and each skill test and physical test would enhance performance, not only physically, but also cognitively and as a means to reduce stress.<br/><br/>
Before and after the leg-dominant 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, 20-yard shuttle, three-cone drill, and 60-yard shuttle, it is recommended to use the KAATSU AirBands on the legs. Before and after the bench press, it is recommended to use the KAATSU AirBands on the arm.<br/><br/>
<b>Before Each Test</b><br/><br/>
Before each test, the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode will help gently and incrementally engorge the vascular tissue in blood. This helps prepare the athlete vascularly and muscularly for optimal performance. The SKU (Standard KAATSU Unit) does not have to be in the High Pressure setting; it can start off Low or Medium. <br/><br/>
The AirBands should be removed from either the arms or legs at least 15 minutes before each performance. This will allow optimal time for adrenalin and testosterone and HGH to be secreted and utilized by the body.<br/><br/>
Similarly, when an athlete is training for the NFL Combine, he can test what specific SKU pressures and duration that best suits him. He and his coach may find that the legs may need a higher SKU pressure than his arms (or vice versa) or a longer duration (i.e., additional time under tension) or vice versa. Each athlete can customize his SKU pressures and duration for his arms and his legs, and each specific skills and physical tests.<br/><br/>
<b>After Each Test</b><br/><br/>
After each test or workout, the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode will help gently and incrementally dissipate the accumulated lactate in his working muscles. The mode will engorge the vascular tissue in the arms or legs in blood for 30 seconds at a time. Then the pressure within the AirBands is released for 5 seconds. This repetition will continue; each time, a percentage of the accumulated lactate will be dissipated from the stressed muscle groups. <br/><br/>
This Cycle process is repeated, gradual, incremental, and progressive helps the athlete recover optimally for the next test or workout.<br/><br/>
During an intense training period, the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode can also be used at night, ideally 30-60 minutes before bedtime. This will help induce a quicker and higher quality sleep that is especially important in intense training periods and the build-up to the NFL Combine.<br/><br/>
In the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode, the athlete can use the Standard Pre-set SKU pressures (which are lower) or Customized SKU Pressures (which are higher), depending on his preferences.<br/><br/>
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<b>The 40-yard Dash</b><br/><br/>
Similar to Olympic sprinters, the 40-yard dash requires the NFL players to have an explosive start and maintain a fast speed over 4-5 seconds.<br/><br/>
In training, a player can use the KAATSU Cycle mode with the KAATSU AirBands on his legs with one-finger tightness to warm-up. <br/><br/>
Then, in the first few warm-up sprints (note: not going at all-out speed), he should remove the connector tubes and switch to the KAATSU Constant mode. He can do a few repetitions at sub-optimal speed, further warming up the legs. The lactate build-up will be tremendously high and he may not be able to complete 40 yards at high speed. That is OK. Running at 50-80% speed for a few repetitions will ultimately be beneficial.<br/><br/>
Then, he can remove the KAATSU AirBands from his legs and casually walk it off, rehydrate, and get mentally prepared for some fast sprints without the KAATSU equipment. <br/><br/>
It is important to note that vascularly and hormonally speaking during this recovery period, his body is getting prepared to run very fast. The "KAATSU Effect" is still underway. <br/><br/>
When he is prepared, he can then practice his 40-yard dash - or portions of the sprint.<br/><br/>
It is also important to occasioally use the KAATSU AirBands on his arms so his arm speed and strength are also developed in the high-intensity training period. Like Olympic sprinters, being able to pump the arms sufficiently fast(er) is key to running fast. Therefore, on some days, the players can use the KAATSU AirBands on their legs - and sometimes on their arms.<br/><br/>
It is extremely important to be very well hydrated and acclimated to KAATSU before doing moderate sprints with KAATSU. This is a process that can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on the individual.<br/><br/>
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<b>Bench Press</b><br/><br/>
NFL players usually hit the bench press very hard, but repeating this exercise day after day is impossible and not recommended. However, with very light weights and on the off days, athletes can use the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up for a weight training workout and use the KAATSU Constant mode for actual weight training sets using light weights.<br/><br/>
The key to these light-weight sets is to do 3-4 sets with each set going to maximum effort.<br/><br/>
The athlete may do several dozens of reps on the first and second sets, but the rest between each set should only be a maximum of 20 seconds.<br/><br/>
This short 20-second maximum rest period does not allow the accumulated lactate enough time to dissipate. As a result, the athlete is able to lift a dramatically decreasing number of reps on each subsequent set. This is perfectly OK. The key is to continue to lift until a lift can no longer be achieved - even with very light weights.<br/><br/>
It is this stress that leads to a secretion of HGH and a subsequent increase in size and strength.<br/><br/>
If the player really wants to maximize the secretion of HGH, he can lift slowly - very slowly - in the up and down directions. This will lead to a faster and more elevated level of lactate.<br/><br/>
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<b>Vertical Jump</b><br/><br/>
Similar to Olympic jumpers and NBA basketball players, a player can use the KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up and as a recovery tool. <br/><br/>
In training, a player can use the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up, either in the Standard or Customized pressure setting. Then, using the KAATSU Constant mode with the KAATSU AirBands on his legs with one-finger tightness, he can practice a few or several vertical leaps. <br/><br/>
After a number of warm-up leaps (note: not going for maximum height and working on technique), he should remove the KAATSU AirBands from his les and casually walk off his fatigue, rehydrate, and get mentally prepared for a few maximum leaps without the KAATSU equipment. <br/><br/>
It is important to note that vascularly and hormonally speaking during this rest period, his body and legs are physiologically getting prepared to jump to his maximum potential. The "KAATSU Effect" is still underway. <br/><br/>
When he is prepared, he can then practice his maximum leaps.<br/><br/>
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<b>Broad Jump</b><br/><br/>
Similar to the vertical leap in training and at the NFL Combine, a player can use the KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up and as a recovery tool. <br/><br/>
In training, a player can use the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up, either in the Standard or Customized pressure setting. Then, using the KAATSU Constant mode with the KAATSU AirBands on his legs with one-finger tightness, he can practice a few or several broad jumps. <br/><br/>
After a number of warm-up jumps (note: not going for maximum distance and working on technique), he should remove the KAATSU AirBands from his legs and casually walk off his fatigue, rehydrate, and get mentally prepared for a few maximum jumps without the KAATSU equipment. <br/><br/>
It is important to note that vascularly and hormonally speaking during this rest period, his body and legs are physiologically getting prepared to jump to his maximum potential. The "KAATSU Effect" is still underway. <br/><br/>
When he is prepared, he can then practice his maximum jumps.<br/><br/>
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<b>20-yard Shuttle, Three-cone Drill, 60-yard Shuttle</b><br/><br/>
Similar to the physical tests described above, the player can:<br/><br/>
* warm-up with the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode <br/>
* do some moderate shuttle runs and drills with the KAATSU Constant mode without the connector tubes<br/>
* remove the KAATSU equipment, rest, rehydrate, and get mentally prepared for some maximum efforts<br/>
* do a few repetitions at maximum effort as his body is vascularly and hormonally optimized in the post-KAATSU state<br/>
* recover using the KAATSU Cycle mode in either the Standard or Customized pressure stting<br/><br/>
<b>Versality - Convenience - Efficacy</b><br/><br/>
There is no other equipment that is as versatile, effective, portable, convenient and efficient as KAATSU equipment for professional football players. Not only can players at every position maintain and improve their speed, strength, stamina, and agility with KAATSU equipment, but they can also rehabilitate and recover more quickly from any musculoskeletal injury with KAATSU.<br/><br/>
<b>Rehabilitation</b><br/><br/>
Effective rehabilitation and recovery are the signature benefit of the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode, provided the player does KAATSU Cycle sets at least 3 times per day (e.g., morning, afternoon, and evening as Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins do in their rehabilitation from tendon ruptures). This is recommended if the player is facing recovery from a muscle tear, a bone break, or any kind of ligament or tendon injury.<br><br/>
<b>Recovery</b><br/><br/>
In order to avoid or minimize DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) in the preseason or any time during the season or playoffs, 3-6 Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets are the most effective means to remove lactate from a vigorous workout or intense game - and can be used in combination with other modalities preferred by the players.<br><br/>
<b>Insomnia and Jetlag</b><br/><br/>
KAATSU equipment and protocols can also be used to minimize insomnia and jetlag if used approximately an hour before bedtime in a gentle manner.<br><br/>
<b>Versatility & Augmentation</b><br/><br/>
The KAATSU equipment can effectively augment any kind of fitness equipment the athlete may use: AlterG machines, rowing machines, spin bikes, barbells, dumbbells, resistance bands, TRX suspension straps, jump ropes, pools (either for aqua therapy or exercise), StairMasters, power racks, pull-up bars, dyno disks, physioballs, foam rollers, agility ladders, kettlebells, etc.<br><br/>
Or the KAATSU equipment can literally be used solely by itself with bodyweight exercises.<br><br/>
The KAATSU equipment can effectively augment any kind of movement the athletes may do: running, bodyweight exercises, blocking, stretching, rehabilitation exercises, running pass routes, throwing, kicking, etc.<br><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2024 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com1Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-62272669312206970652023-12-17T13:18:00.000-08:002023-12-22T20:58:24.316-08:00Brandon Fischer, Competing For A Higher Purpose<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6hLGN-vhPUZPLsAZzYlXCgl8jX_iaw0gqv26Qo-MpSlyxtuus8Gza5ZeJVRwSYTRrIiwUWQsKxkvbA3IbcopEC9fTL75JlRxFd1Dr8QejPkht4B-IVqsGiFswrWEe7aJkF0uAfQVA2ocCxBo4lwPi-5JNhMHbMTSMos1N6ay5mHzn36VtlgI4EDAo4U/s1190/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%201.18.00%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6hLGN-vhPUZPLsAZzYlXCgl8jX_iaw0gqv26Qo-MpSlyxtuus8Gza5ZeJVRwSYTRrIiwUWQsKxkvbA3IbcopEC9fTL75JlRxFd1Dr8QejPkht4B-IVqsGiFswrWEe7aJkF0uAfQVA2ocCxBo4lwPi-5JNhMHbMTSMos1N6ay5mHzn36VtlgI4EDAo4U/s600/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%201.18.00%E2%80%AFPM.png"/></a></div>
What is the old masters swimming adage? <br/><br/>
What is the old man doing in the pool? Swimming like a young one.<br/><br/>
Except Brandon J. Fischer, a full-time Mechanical Technologist at the famed Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California is swimming like a fast - VERY FAST - young man [see USA Swimming video <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/2019-tyr-pro-swim-series-clovis-kelsi-dahlia-brandon-fischer-climb-american-ranks-race-videos/" target="_blank">here</a> and below].<br/><br/>
While his competitors are putting in mega workout distances under the tutelage of professional full-time coaches with access to high-altitude training, high-level international competitions, afternoon naps, diets defined by nutritionists, dryland workouts led by professional trainers, while pushed twice-a-day workouts in 50m pools by other world-class athletes all with Olympic dreams, Fischer faces the highly intense world of competitive swimming without these benefits.<br/><br/>
He is the lone swimming samurai.<br/><br/>
It is a lonely path, but Fischer has been forging his way forward in an unlikely manner for years.<br/><br/>
The former <a href="https://gowyo.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/brandon-fischer/591" target="_blank">University of Wyoming swimmer</a> is now competing against breaststrokers from more established schools from Cal Berkeley and Stanford to the University of Texas and University of Florida. And he is most definitely holding his own.<br/><br/>
The current Technologist earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts - and then switched gears to work among scientists and engineers.<br/><br/>
The former three-time All-American, four-time Olympic Trials competitor, and a two-workouts-a-day college athlete has now built his customized training program around a full-time job in an intense work environment - where he walks over 10,000 steps per day throughout the laboratory, doing a lot of physical labor. <br/><br/>
Instead of being able to taper for weekend events like his competitors do, he is physically exhausted by Friday night.<br/><br/>
But this has not stopped him or even harmed him. Like a stoic samurai, he does not complain and finds a way.<br/><br/>
He explains, "<i>I love it and I want to keep doing it; it’s just other life circumstances and other things that come into the whole mix of life...I’m not a kid anymore. I still consider myself a childlike person inside an adult body. I’m a young person.</i>”<br/><br/>
And like a young person, he is excited to make his marks in the world, both swimming and professionally.<br/><br/>
At the age of 32, he finished 15th in both the 100- and 200-meter breaststrokes at the 2020 U.S. Olympic trials. It was very impressive, but not close to being on the powerful USA Olympic Team.<br/><br/>
Dial forward two years of consistent and daily KAATSU both in his home garage and in the pool, Fischer has continued to improve and get faster. At this weekend's Speedo Sectional Championships in Southern California, Fischer swam to two lifetime best times in his two favorite races, the 100 and 200 breaststrokes, while setting two national records.<br/><br/>
Previously, the national records were 52.09 in the 100-yard breaststroke and 1:53.54 in the 200-yard breaststroke.<br/><br/>
On Friday, Fischer ripped off a 51.95 in the 100-yard breaststroke and a 1:52.08 in the 200-yard breaststroke on Saturday [see video below] - at the age of 34.<br/><br/>
To put these times in perspective, Fischer swam a 54.10 in the 100-yard breaststroke and a 1:55.75 in the 200-yard breaststroke as a prime scholarship NCAA Division I athlete. 54.10 versus 51.95...and a 1:55.75 as a scholarship collegiate swimmer compared to a 1:52.08 as a full-time scientist on his feet all day...there is no comparison really.<br/><br/>
Fischer not only beat the existing the 30-34 year old record of 1:53.54, but he also beat the 19-24 year old record of 1:57.33, the existing 25-29 year old record of 1:53.04, and every other masters swimming record of any age with his lifetime best of 1:52.08 in the 200-yard breaststroke at the Speedo Sectional Championships at Golden West College in Southern California on December 16th 2023. He went so fast that even his 50-yard split time during his record-setting 200 breaststroke just missed the national 50-yard breaststroke record of Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers.<br/><br/>
Even in his off events like the sprint and distance freestyle races, Fischer has dramatically improved and set his lifetime best times in his 30's with a 21.0 50-yard freestyle, a 45.46 in the 100 freestyle, a 1:41.91 in the 200 freestyle, and a 4:35.58 in the 500 freestyle.<br/><br/>
So what has led to these changes? What differences has Fischer implemented to get faster, stronger, and more competitive at the elite level...as he gets older - and busier with work?<br/><br/>
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Fischer, the oldest male qualifier for the 2024 USA Olympic Trials, explains, "<i>Now, I focus on surgical, quality, a different kind of intensity, intentional and cross training of different techniques and stimulus to keep the mind and body growing. I push myself in fewer practices, but with more emphasis on recovery and using science to accelerate myself in the right direction. <br/><br/>
It is like a sniper or a warrior with his sword: there is attention to detail, discipline, creative, and purposeful. Every moment, every action, must have meaning. <br/><br/>
Most people burn out because they are attached to old habits that did get them there, but do not serve them anymore because their body or life circumstances have changed. Life changes and one must flow like water. Be water.<br/><br/>
Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom. You can stay there or fight your way back into the light. Nothing is given. Laws of physics, for every impact or action, there is an equal and opposite impact or action that will happen. </i><br/><br/>
Fischer also uses KAATSU equipment for his dryland training and pool workouts. He uses the KAATSU C3 model for his warm-ups, workouts, and post-workout and post-competition recovery and the KAATSU Aqua Bands for in-water sets. His purpose for the equipment is both to enhance his athletic performance and for recovery from his 90-minute workouts and races.<br/><br/>
He says, "<i>256 different types of muscle fibers, from slow to fast, need to be worked. It is the hidden muscles that no one knows how to work or it is built up in the mind that it is too hard or too long. The results will come. It just takes patience. I could have quit along time ago - but kept going.<br/><br/>
I use to compete to get approval from others. But I am competing now for a higher purpose.</i><br/><br/>
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So how does Fischer use his KAATSU equipment?<br/><br/>
He uses it during his dryland and in-water practices. He also uses his KAATSU C3 device around the house and as a recovery tool after workouts.<br/><br/>
This weekend, after he warmed up in the pool before the finals, he got dressed and relaxed before the race...with the KAATSU equipment on.<br/><br/>
Leading up to the race start, Fischer put his KAATSU C3 AirBands on his legs and used the equipment in the Low Pressure cycle mode with one-finger tightness. He removed the AirBands off only a few minutes before he went up to the starting blocks. The automated gentle and progressively incremental compression caused by the 30 seconds of inflation in the AirBands is repeatedly followed by 5 seconds of deflation in the AirBands. It is an ideal way to get vascularly and hormonally prepared for an intense competition - that Fischer proved over this weekend.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-40844971212894038072023-12-10T19:50:00.000-08:002023-12-10T19:55:31.409-08:00Helping Jason and James Bitzer<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoQIRGEKLkZsZ_P7dBcuT4Lj-d_mfWuLRxTlzPLJTHRVK9rJxApAw7ZSiZd3Zvsny89DRcOsx7jjy9gjfX78Oh5uwmS7fxpwni0Sftj-_Lz55-MuRUKHnhEQC8P_yj36q6HbYcDK7yixeaH0v05dYijvvfOzRh9dqlyK5Rs0MXQYZ7n6DEhSvF1r4RNA/s1506/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%206.58.07%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoQIRGEKLkZsZ_P7dBcuT4Lj-d_mfWuLRxTlzPLJTHRVK9rJxApAw7ZSiZd3Zvsny89DRcOsx7jjy9gjfX78Oh5uwmS7fxpwni0Sftj-_Lz55-MuRUKHnhEQC8P_yj36q6HbYcDK7yixeaH0v05dYijvvfOzRh9dqlyK5Rs0MXQYZ7n6DEhSvF1r4RNA/s600/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%206.58.07%E2%80%AFPM.png"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyP4vNVJA17k5nPz1Ewhe684NNDH40ylkxGxhNrzUUD5FdP5OIgxrFmoBevHlBNfknBQyGKg6JGobZjIqBmWAU-BbZIUDqVK9AH6Bwx6i-zhT68wbQFQ42LjG_8Gs6vUVGzKKZ7ZiQhnFSB3hBAKGLvOtf2oLnf2aRSAxNA2HiOE6nIJoOdKpHvgcMmzc/s1356/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%206.58.56%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyP4vNVJA17k5nPz1Ewhe684NNDH40ylkxGxhNrzUUD5FdP5OIgxrFmoBevHlBNfknBQyGKg6JGobZjIqBmWAU-BbZIUDqVK9AH6Bwx6i-zhT68wbQFQ42LjG_8Gs6vUVGzKKZ7ZiQhnFSB3hBAKGLvOtf2oLnf2aRSAxNA2HiOE6nIJoOdKpHvgcMmzc/s600/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%206.58.56%E2%80%AFPM.png"/></a></div>
Emergency room physicians, firefighters, lifeguards, police officers...when you need them, you really need them.<br/><br/>
<a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Jason_Bitzer" target="_blank">Jason Bitzer</a> is such an individual. A long-time veteran <a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/North_Shore" target="_blank">North Shore (of Oahu)</a> lifeguard who saved many lives and averted many potential disasters and injuries while serving in treacherous ocean conditions along a number of famed big-wave surfing beaches such as Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline, Haleiwa Beach, and Ehukai Beach. He was formerly head of the <a href="https://northshorelifeguards.org/" target="_blank">North Shore Lifeguards Association</a>.<br/><br/>
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Bitzer also introduced KAATSU to the lifeguards on the North Shore who experienced all kinds of injuries, cuts, wounds, and accidents.<br/><br/>
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After 15 years on the job along the North Shore, he still loved going to work every day and wanted to share his lifestyle and responsibilities with others. He started a non-profit aimed at providing free first responder and lifeguard training to children in Hawaii.<br/><br/>
However, his three-year-old son James was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that affects nerve cells in children in March. He and his wife decided to take James to New York, far far away from Oahu, to one of the best cancer centers in the United States.<br/><br/>
Family friends, Wesley and Ayesha Liquorish, started a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-baby-james-bitzer-beat-stage-4-cancer" target="_blank">Go Fund Me campaign</a> on James Bitzer’s behalf that has raised $167,192 towards their $200,000 goal from 1,700 kind donors. See <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-baby-james-bitzer-beat-stage-4-cancer" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/><br/>
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On September 22nd, Bitzer reported, "<i>After 6 months of intensive treatment, James is in remission. His treatment included 5 rounds of high dose chemotherapy, surgery, feeding tube, proton therapy, two rounds of immunotherapy, and countless days in the hospital for blood transfusions, blood test, antibiotics infusions, etc. He has 5 more months of consolidation to include immunotherapy and possibly radiation of the skull, then a year or so of continued treatment (vaccine or DFMO) and monitoring to ensure there is no relapse.<br/><br/>
Please consider donating to <a href="https://www.bandofparents.org/" target="_blank">@bandofparents</a>. We have lots to do to help cure and prevent relapse of this rare brutal aggressive childhood cancer</i>."<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-30125041568343160972023-12-04T10:58:00.000-08:002023-12-04T10:58:38.910-08:00What is Double Stacking with KAATSU?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiml8CSGSGOp7C89lX0IRYFhU_IdZWUWi36KqesltGmBSDcYDJk2bz1HPlDPfq-iCMAH1NURZOPUEM0r4TSjUr-Qi7GW9imI22VnI7Z1R7ByMbN38jW4Rhz1dtNvGmguXGn20qyUn08fGAeVugy_xthrHWyyqcPHnEpKWBQpQiYURqv6Cvbxk7bWbkWi2E/s1764/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%203.52.31%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1764" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiml8CSGSGOp7C89lX0IRYFhU_IdZWUWi36KqesltGmBSDcYDJk2bz1HPlDPfq-iCMAH1NURZOPUEM0r4TSjUr-Qi7GW9imI22VnI7Z1R7ByMbN38jW4Rhz1dtNvGmguXGn20qyUn08fGAeVugy_xthrHWyyqcPHnEpKWBQpQiYURqv6Cvbxk7bWbkWi2E/s600/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%203.52.31%E2%80%AFAM.png"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwwN1tHr9s3OaBIcDdS6i2BU98PlJ5X166t_rYFxXW5drrfDiFcDbvmkRCh0GH4YLvUE578f11lJyT4MxSt4B3Sa5IPn_mnBWYNnC-tpd5zMU1AzmRick6R1qhg703Ouc-fCtJccGg2rICqvcBYA4DhOeP_8oClzhhVWG0M92ZkaM5QlszqkmPavxKhw/s1754/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%203.52.43%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwwN1tHr9s3OaBIcDdS6i2BU98PlJ5X166t_rYFxXW5drrfDiFcDbvmkRCh0GH4YLvUE578f11lJyT4MxSt4B3Sa5IPn_mnBWYNnC-tpd5zMU1AzmRick6R1qhg703Ouc-fCtJccGg2rICqvcBYA4DhOeP_8oClzhhVWG0M92ZkaM5QlszqkmPavxKhw/s600/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%203.52.43%E2%80%AFAM.png"/></a></div>
Double Stacking means to do repeated KAATSU Cycle sets while relaxing or doing tasks at the home, at work, or while traveling (e.g., writing emails, walking your dog, folding clothes, brushing your teeth or hair, reading books, watching TV or movies, knitting, gardening, waiting at the airport) are an ideal time to do KAATSU Cycle sets to maintain or improve skin elasticity, muscle tone, and weight maintenance. <br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-82189510655274105202023-10-01T20:24:00.004-07:002023-10-02T09:13:33.506-07:00KAATSU Aqua: Performance, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Longevity in the Water<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9ZGEI4_14P3WVTwfDgyRlwYcB8wNw9j4tmlw8ZSsvdE1lqVNvPWWk7yEK-YKwbeN8NuUGp43de3_Llc6X0ehtdqE8dEj24W2XP4mkE_0hDja5KfFtcXQ7Gb2suv485DEjCIsjauIAJTK6WRrNxBM5_TYMpRFukNHW2M8zPk_kN49Qma1HbNzBjG972w/s2048/1%20KAATSU%20Masters%20Swimmer.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9ZGEI4_14P3WVTwfDgyRlwYcB8wNw9j4tmlw8ZSsvdE1lqVNvPWWk7yEK-YKwbeN8NuUGp43de3_Llc6X0ehtdqE8dEj24W2XP4mkE_0hDja5KfFtcXQ7Gb2suv485DEjCIsjauIAJTK6WRrNxBM5_TYMpRFukNHW2M8zPk_kN49Qma1HbNzBjG972w/s600/1%20KAATSU%20Masters%20Swimmer.JPG"/></a></div>
KAATSU Aqua is a specialized form of KAATSU used in the water to enhance:<br/><br/>
* performance of speed, strength, stamina, balance, agility, technique, tactile feel<br/>
* recovery from vigorous workouts, intense competition, travel fatigue<br/>
* rehabilitation from muscle, bone, ligament, tendon injuries<br/>
* longevity and wellness <br/><br/>
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KAATSU Aqua can be performed in various locations:<br/><br/>
* competitive swimming pools<br/>
* aqua therapy pools <br/>
* lakeside <br/>
* seaside<br/><br/>
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KAATSU Aqua can be performed while:<br/><br/>
* swimming horizontally in the water, doing butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, combat stroke, or sidestroke while fully submerged<br/>
* treading water (e.g., eggbeatering)<br/>
* walking, stretching, jogging vertically in the water while not fully submerged<br/>
* using swimming or rehabilitation equipment (e.g., hand paddles, fins, kickboards, noodles, floating gear, stretch cords)<br/>
* practicing racing starts or (flip) turns<br/>
* passing, shooting, blocking (water polo) balls<br/>
* performing strength-training or core-strengthening drills (e.g., with Bosu Balls)<br/><br/>
The KAATSU AirBands are made of neoprene and are waterproof. However, the controller units for the KAATSU Cycle 2.0, KAATSU C3, KAATSU B1, and KAATSU B2 models are not waterproof and should not be submerged in the water.<br/><br/>
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KAATSU Aqua can be used to improve/enhance:<br/><br/>
* upper body<br/>
* lower body<br/>
* core<br/>
* lower back<br/><br/>
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KAATSU Aqua can be used by people who are water-safe:<br/><br/>
* of all age<br/>
* of any ability<br/>
* of any walk of life<br/><br/>
KAATSU Aqua should always be used in conjunction with the KAATSU Cycle mode. That is, do 3-6 KAATSU Cycle sets, starting at Low Pressure level, prior to starting KAATSU Aqua. KAATSU Aqua, by necessity, is always used in the KAATSU Constant mode. This means that KAATSU Aqua should be used for a maximum of 10 minutes on the arms and 10 minutes on the legs at any given time. The 10 minutes on the arms and 10 minutes on the legs can be performed consecutively and can be repeated if two KAATSU sessions are conducted within one 24-hour period.<br/><br/>
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It is important to understand the following:<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle mode induces lower pain and less fatigue levels compared to the KAATSU Constant mode.<br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle mode enhances the cognitive responses at a greater extent than the KAATSU Constant mode.<br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle mode and the KAATSU Constant mode induce similarly advantageous lactate responses as a result of limb movement.<br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle mode can help mitigate the effects of flight dysrhythmia (i.e., jet lag) when used before, during, and after a long-distance air flight.<br/><br/>
The KAATSU AirBands and KAATSU Aqua Bands should always only be placed on two locations on the body:<br/><br/>
* Upper arm: above the biceps, above the triceps, near the armpit, below the deltoids<br/>
* Lower leg: above the quadriceps, above the hamstrings, high up on the groin at an angle along the swimsuit line<br/><br/>
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KAATSU Aqua Bands are designed to engorge the limbs (arms or legs) in blood due to the modification of venous flow (i.e., flow of blood from the limbs back to the torso). When performed properly and safely, the following phenomenon occur:
* the skin color turns pink, rosy, or occasionally a beefy red color in some very fit individuals<br/>
* a dissention (visual "popping out") of the veins <br/>
* a rapid increase in lactate in the working muscles<br/><br/>
KAATSU Aqua equipment is not meant to do the following. If these phenomenon occur, the KAATSU Aqua Bands should be immediately removed:<br/><br/>
* the skin color turns blue, gray, or white (that indicates a lack of blood flow to the limbs)<br/>
* lightheadedness<br/>
* uncomfortable feelings or sensations<br/><br/>
<b>Do's and Don'ts</b> <br/><br/>
* always be well hydrated before and during your KAATSU session.<br/>
* always start with your arm bands, and then finish with your leg bands.<br/>
* always start on Low Pressure setting.<br/>
* you can increase from Low Pressure to Medium Pressure and from Medium Pressure to High Pressure, if your Capillary Refill Time (CRT) is fast (e.g., 1-2 seconds).<br/>
* to check your CRT on your arms, firmly press your thumb into your palm. Your skin will temporarily go white. If your skin returns to normal (i.e., the blood returns to your surface capillaries), within 1-2 seconds, you can increase the pressure settings from Low to Medium (or from Medium to High).<br/>
* to check your CRT on your legs, firmly press your thumb into your thigh or your calf. Your skin will temporarily go white. <br/>
* if your skin returns to normal (i.e., the blood returns to your surface capillaries), within 2-3 seconds, you can increase the pressure settings from Low to Medium or from Medium to High.<br/>
* you can do KAATSU sessions 1-3 times per day, but only do KAATSU once per day during the first 1-2 weeks.<br/>
* each KAATSU session can include sets on your arms, and then on your legs. <br/>
* you can do up to 6 KAATSU Cycle sets on your arms, and then up to 6 KAATSU Cycle sets on your legs, during each KAATSU session. But in the beginning, it is best to do only 1-3 Cycle sets until your body adapts to KAATSU.<br/><br/>
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* immediately remove your bands if your skin color turns blue, gray or white.<br/>
* immediately remove your bands if you feel uncomfortable in any way.<br/>
* immediately remove your bands if you feel lightheaded in any way.<br/><br/>
<b>The KAATSU Mechanism</b><br/><br/>
* KAATSU Cycle sets lead to a robust hormonal response. This includes Human Growth Hormone and various other molecules from IGF-1 to beta-endorphins. <br/>
* KAATSU Cycle sets also lead to an increase in BDNF and alpha waves in the brain.<br/>
* KAATSU Cycle sets also lead to a decrease in CRP (C-reactive protein) which is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. That is, CRP levels increase in response to inflammation. If the inflammation is reduced in the body, users can experience relief from their arthritic pain or tendinitis.<br/>
* the decrease in CRP is accompanied by the production of EPC (endothelial progenitor cell). EPC are cells that help regenerate the endothelial lining of your blood vessels (VEGF), bringing additional benefits. Vascular endothelial cells form the innermost layer of our blood vessels. These vascular endothelial cells produce nitric oxide which help keep our blood vessels pliable and elastic as well as regulate the inflammatory cells in the blood vessel walls.<br/>
* KAATSU Cycle sets also lead to an increase in nitric oxide.<br/><br/>
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<b>Body weight KAATSU & Single-limb KAATSU</b><br/><br/>
* while you can sit in a relaxed state and do KAATSU 3-point exercises (i.e., opening and closing of your hand, unweighted bicep curls, tricep extensions on your arms or heel raises, standing leg curls, non-stop quarter squats for your legs), you can also do simple KAATSU Walking while in the KAATSU Cycle mode. There is no need to do a power walk or to walk quickly. A calm, gentle stroll is sufficient.<br/>
* during your evening KAATSU session, you can try using the single-limb KAATSU mode where you only apply an AirBand to the limb where the pain is greatest (e.g., right arm or left leg if pain is an issue). Use the single-limb plug on the other side or just do not put on the AirBand on the other arm.<br/>
* daily or twice-daily use of the KAATSU Cycle mode while doing body weight exercises will help increase muscle mass and tone while increasing energy consumption that will ultimately reduce body fat percentage.<br/>
* KAATSU Walking is the most optimal body weight exercise with the KAATSU AirBands on.<br/>
* as the vascular tissue engorges with blood in either the arms or legs, the vascular walls increase in elasticity with every heartbeat. When the three walls of the blood vessels increase (due to this engorgement of blood), this phenomena requires energy consumption (and requires a caloric burn). So KAATSU Walking burns more calories than regular walking and helps increase our metabolism, especially as we age. <br/>
* it is important (optimal) to not eat 90 minutes after doing the KAATSU Walking or KAATSU exercise. During this 90-minute period, the increased elasticity of the vascular walls remains and therefore with every heartbeat, there remains an increased caloric burn. Therefore, it is best to not eat during this period when your body is burning more calories.<br/><br/>
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For water polo players, there are a variety of exercises that can be performed with the KAATSU AirBands on either your arms or legs in order to:<br/><br/>
* improve shooting speed<br/>
* improve passing accuracy<br/>
* get accustomed to handling the ball with your off hand (non-dominant hand)<br/>
* improve your eggbeater (for height, speed, and strength)<br/>
* sprinting speed<br/>
* stamina<br/><br/>
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For detailed protocols and applications of KAATSU Aqua, you can visit the KAATSU Aqua Education Program that is posted on the <a href="https://kaatsu.com/" target="_blank">www.kaatsu.com</a> website.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-14689344160926377252023-09-30T11:29:00.007-07:002023-09-30T11:58:58.683-07:00Differences between KAATSU B2 and KAATSU C4 Models<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XU2o01YFI9WxnDRyuXvQN7BcZL75jgB1BXytswLMUb9yk09E967pxdvfDbSFsp1QA3Tt3YVX8ZzVFSfidf3ulkllh6TbmjyGVbr0rYmbBNcTFhi6nqeracSesZZ6iSPzC7cFkOlQeOf7gvTttNPv_7Rt8Dpf2Tqrkm3hImM5Olyvne3hf5321J_dMvw/s1430/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.50.13%20AM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XU2o01YFI9WxnDRyuXvQN7BcZL75jgB1BXytswLMUb9yk09E967pxdvfDbSFsp1QA3Tt3YVX8ZzVFSfidf3ulkllh6TbmjyGVbr0rYmbBNcTFhi6nqeracSesZZ6iSPzC7cFkOlQeOf7gvTttNPv_7Rt8Dpf2Tqrkm3hImM5Olyvne3hf5321J_dMvw/s600/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.50.13%20AM.png"/></a></div>
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The differences between the new KAATSU B2 model and the KAATSU C4 model are as follows:<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model has no connector tubes. The KAATSU C4 model includes connector tubes.<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model controller unit is incorporated into bands. The KAATSU C4 controller unit can be placed in pockets, hooked onto pants, placed into pockets, or handheld.<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model requires a smartphone to operate (either iPhone or Android). The KAATSU C4 model is independently operated without a smartphone.<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 usage data is measured, archived, analyzed, and can be shared with healthcare professionals, family, friends, teammates, coaches. The KAATSU C4 usage data is not measured, archived, analyzed, nor can be shared.<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 and KAATSU C4 bands are made with the same materials, sizes (width and length), specifications, and use the same SKU and protocols. <br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model and KAATSU C4 model both have improved band quality.<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model is more expensive<br/><br/>
*The KAATSU B2 model can be used simultaneously by two people (one using the arm bands; one using the leg bands). The KAATSU C4 model can only be used by one person at one time<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-39048601881191707422023-09-30T10:44:00.005-07:002023-09-30T11:55:51.263-07:00Differences between KAATSU C3 and KAATSU C4 Models<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyvADrbNe_RblpcZQjCOU_83lqNa4nF8XqHL6G3M-dFalO32BN1gsJitanZPRNqIunRSEw0mgyMQ3TU4RqBwUP6H4HhbCSjZC592D-C3Q2aM1kOuMBGcws3rmbTdS_iUQGBjZ7PyeGBGi2YgfBtDZMJ8CC_i5T-STsHDVX1urn6fuhT2jcS2PlJAhT4Q/s4648/KAATSU%20C3%20Kit.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="2311" data-original-width="4648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyvADrbNe_RblpcZQjCOU_83lqNa4nF8XqHL6G3M-dFalO32BN1gsJitanZPRNqIunRSEw0mgyMQ3TU4RqBwUP6H4HhbCSjZC592D-C3Q2aM1kOuMBGcws3rmbTdS_iUQGBjZ7PyeGBGi2YgfBtDZMJ8CC_i5T-STsHDVX1urn6fuhT2jcS2PlJAhT4Q/s600/KAATSU%20C3%20Kit.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3z4qleY1m9mVYndvELwgiTsN7sqq9JrFSpMTeSX67xFF_b7fb3h156aJqF4L1xa8AO90xVTq3uoMrLpHZ3RIBM7R4K9HCwCabj25sR8JMBE_m263a9RWjrin-6Ya1JdY6cqdBBH2ziOIJaC2PSjfVAtlnJSMs7DLAljmL7J8vzSdmfXxoS2RJdMz99I/s1322/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.35.03%20AM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="806" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3z4qleY1m9mVYndvELwgiTsN7sqq9JrFSpMTeSX67xFF_b7fb3h156aJqF4L1xa8AO90xVTq3uoMrLpHZ3RIBM7R4K9HCwCabj25sR8JMBE_m263a9RWjrin-6Ya1JdY6cqdBBH2ziOIJaC2PSjfVAtlnJSMs7DLAljmL7J8vzSdmfXxoS2RJdMz99I/s400/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.35.03%20AM.png"/></a></div>
The new KAATSU C4 model has a number of features that are upgrades from the KAATSU C3 model:<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model has a longer battery life (leads to fewer charges).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model has a faster inflation time (leads to more efficient battery usage; reduces inactive time between sets).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model includes improved components (leads to a longer overall product life).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 bands are improved in quality.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 bands are compatible with the Cycle 2.0, C3, and M3 models.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model has a new Reverse Recovery Cycle mode (i.e., higher pressure levels decrease to lower pressure levels, both at standard and customizable levels).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model has improved connector tubes (with lower possibility of leaks).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model includes two additional connector tubes (includes 2 for arm bands + 2 for leg bands that significantly reduces possibility of breakage or damage to bands and connectors - and improves ease of use especially for those with arthritic pain or those with weak hand grip and finger coordination).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model has a larger, easier-to-read touch-sensitive screen on controller unit.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model is quieter with a lower decibel level during the inflation phase.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU C4 model have automatic beeps can be turned on or off, as user prefers.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-72797556754537986712023-09-30T10:40:00.006-07:002023-09-30T11:57:34.561-07:00Differences between the KAATSU B1 and KAATSU B2 Models<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaKM-SsYhZAkEnD0yinPv90I8wEG5gvnLCkS9xfeyKLmzmUJ82OIgB44q4iWFm71-ywhZB9Gycje9hPE9rVCrCemUkuM3qJqM7_P5CjVpLF0uMnvDtUWYik9lvef0__bEqMDp5aGjtU5_-FmS6uuK8eTT0aWmuXgmIkKJyaRHdqv5tESOjgtTFIslAdk/s4406/B1_Wearable_Duo_Arm-Leg-Bands.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="4406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaKM-SsYhZAkEnD0yinPv90I8wEG5gvnLCkS9xfeyKLmzmUJ82OIgB44q4iWFm71-ywhZB9Gycje9hPE9rVCrCemUkuM3qJqM7_P5CjVpLF0uMnvDtUWYik9lvef0__bEqMDp5aGjtU5_-FmS6uuK8eTT0aWmuXgmIkKJyaRHdqv5tESOjgtTFIslAdk/s600/B1_Wearable_Duo_Arm-Leg-Bands.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9s3o1mqg5C8n5ZAg2yQhr4p7EF-JzYgSoBpBrst-OV7P4BpPe1efc2I8pzw1t0hlct_cLR8s_1r31vJJJxeQP5se2ohsP5N4UOsNRaGU3tC-tPGnWdtWpwZYh9iwkMUsxlJR7V7ExFANnfWoEqSzNTwVYLMGP4SwH9UbNOO24-f4nzgqp8oS1i2lRQUI/s1430/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.50.13%20AM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9s3o1mqg5C8n5ZAg2yQhr4p7EF-JzYgSoBpBrst-OV7P4BpPe1efc2I8pzw1t0hlct_cLR8s_1r31vJJJxeQP5se2ohsP5N4UOsNRaGU3tC-tPGnWdtWpwZYh9iwkMUsxlJR7V7ExFANnfWoEqSzNTwVYLMGP4SwH9UbNOO24-f4nzgqp8oS1i2lRQUI/s600/Screenshot%202023-09-30%20at%2011.50.13%20AM.png"/></a></div>The new KAATSU B2 model has a number of features that are upgrades from the original KAATSU B1 model:<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model has a longer battery life (leads to fewer charges).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model has a faster inflation time (leads to improved battery life and usage; reduces inactive time between sets).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model includes improved components (leads to a longer overall product life).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 bands are improved in quality.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model has a new Reverse Recovery Cycle mode (i.e., higher pressure levels decrease to lower pressure levels, both at standard and customizable levels).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B1 and B2 app is renamed KAATSU Connect with improved app accuracy (of SKU, time of inflation, mode selection of individual usage data).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model has a new dock that allows for more vigorous movements and intense exercise to be performed without connector or band failure (no possibility of breakage of B1 connectors).<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model is quieter with a lower decibel level during the inflation phase.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model has automatic beeps can be turned on or off, as user prefers.<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU B2 model uses Bluetooth 5.0 on either the iOS or Android platform.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-57121061074091649702023-09-04T17:58:00.003-07:002023-09-04T18:08:06.969-07:00KAATSU Users on An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7scHMsV7zlaTmVmRFiplYUOEjhwRdgKDoP-4un_wHbMZGBjpsILGhWrhoRuXuD7rLL6lHrx07-6Ef3wCqgnbQcLwR2ns7RMabECNsvtV__m-oobQ16WO2Sq1g_437-PNr45YquHPyfTS9wgqsx3H7lxSNXh8ZfVFmTEcBs1uwwNIB76FsbxrwoWEQvw/s786/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%204.53.02%20PM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="784" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7scHMsV7zlaTmVmRFiplYUOEjhwRdgKDoP-4un_wHbMZGBjpsILGhWrhoRuXuD7rLL6lHrx07-6Ef3wCqgnbQcLwR2ns7RMabECNsvtV__m-oobQ16WO2Sq1g_437-PNr45YquHPyfTS9wgqsx3H7lxSNXh8ZfVFmTEcBs1uwwNIB76FsbxrwoWEQvw/s600/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%204.53.02%20PM.png"/></a></div><a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/William_Ellis" target="_blank">William Ellis</a>, the co-founder and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048" target="_blank">An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast</a>, recently completed a 65 km <a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Round_Jersey_Solo" target="_blank">Round Jersey solo circumnavigation swim</a> in 9 hours 52 minutes. His September 2nd swim was the eighth fastest time in history. <br/><br/>
Ellis previously interviewed two other KAATSU users in on the podcast that is listed as the #1 UK Swimming Podcast on Chartable. Ellis, Steven Munatones, and John Doolittle all utilize the KAATSU C3 model for recovery after their swimming workouts:<br/><br/>
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2.5 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-5-john-doolittle/id1546171048?i=1000549351964" target="_blank">An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast with John Doolittle</a> - listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-5-john-doolittle/id1546171048?i=1000549351964" target="_blank">here</a><br/>
Ellis described the episode, "<i>I was honoured to chat to former Navy Seal John Doolittle. John swam The English Channel in memory of his friend Neil Roberts who was the first Seal killed in combat after 911; John continues to raise money for fallen and injured servicemen and their families through swimming. We chat about all sorts on this one including shallow water blackouts, hammerhead breeding grounds and boxing Eagle Rays... a man who has been around the world many times over as a special forces operative, seen it and done it: and what a lovely bloke to top it all off</i>."<br/><br/>
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3.3 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-3-steven-munatones/id1546171048?i=1000595846190" target="_blank">An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast with Steven Munatones</a> - listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-3-steven-munatones/id1546171048?i=1000595846190" target="_blank">here</a><br/>
Ellis describe the episode, "<i>I so enjoyed this talk with the legendary Steven Munatones: he has written about the sport since the 60’s and is one of the most influential people in the world of Open Water Swimming. He founded the World Open Water Swimming Association, the Oceans Seven and is a marathon swimmer, water polo player, commentator, race director, coach and recent winner of the annual SCAR race held in Arizona (more of that in the chat). He needs no introduction to anyone connected to the sport. It’s an honour to welcome him onto the show."</i><br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-8614514815013898922023-09-04T17:11:00.002-07:002023-09-04T17:11:46.900-07:00Daddy Is Amazing! William Ellis Rounds Jersey<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa-VkSWk6SvOqXKITcbsuNFHwk4B4oviPaQ7gGLgOt_2UzkAEB5Tjzw9jd3nmFdwE4QO_2ebomtZa_-z6KNWibUqwrm0xv6woQF0W0J2o2zTLLq3oC7t66LSOwHc7ej05EOPKBbyUPb618XtDhmOWDhVi7kp1ugCO9e7TNF552k4IlZ_nzkoDoOYPvo8/s788/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%204.56.10%20PM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa-VkSWk6SvOqXKITcbsuNFHwk4B4oviPaQ7gGLgOt_2UzkAEB5Tjzw9jd3nmFdwE4QO_2ebomtZa_-z6KNWibUqwrm0xv6woQF0W0J2o2zTLLq3oC7t66LSOwHc7ej05EOPKBbyUPb618XtDhmOWDhVi7kp1ugCO9e7TNF552k4IlZ_nzkoDoOYPvo8/s600/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%204.56.10%20PM.png"/></a></div><a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/William_Ellis" target="_blank">William Ellis</a>, the co-founder and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048" target="_blank">An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast</a>, completed a 65 km <a href="https://openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Round_Jersey_Solo" target="_blank">Round Jersey solo circumnavigation swim</a> in 9 hours 52 minutes. His September 2nd swim was the eighth fastest time in history. <br/><br/>
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Ellis explains the motivation for his swim, "<i>Our son Odie has a rare genetic syndrome called Mowat-Wilson Syndrome. Since diagnosis, we have found ourselves dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions and logistical hoops to jump through in what is a new norm for us all. There is so much involved in having a child with differences including a lot of communication, paperwork and applications for assistance. <br/><br/>
We have, and are still, receiving a huge amount of help from a charity called Amaze. <br/><br/>
Amaze help families who have children with disabilities, both emotionally and giving information, advice and support to families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children. We could not have navigated this journey so far without their help and most importantly compassion. All of the staff have children with disabilities so can truly understand and empathize how we are processing and learning this new unknown.<br/><br/>
I would love to be able to give back to these “AMAZE”ing people who have helped us beyond expectation and made us feel welcomed and supported in a time which is so alien and disorientating. <br/><br/>
When you’re cast into an unknown all you need is an anchor or a glimmer of hope, this charity provides that beyond expectation. Please give anything, nothing is too small</i>."<br/><br/>
To donate to his charity swim and add to his 114 supporters to date, visit <a href="https://justgiving.com/fundraising/williamhellis" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/><br/>
The KAATSU user recalled, "<i>It was a wonderful swim - all helped by KAATSU. I love the bands, which were instrumental in my recovery. They’ve helped enormously</i>."<br/><br/>
To listen to Ellis interviewing dozens of open water swimmers, tune into <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048" target="_blank">An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/><br/>
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To learn more about Ellis, listen to his <a href="https://marathonswimstories.com/will-ellis/" target="_blank">Marathon Swim Story</a> <a href="https://marathonswimstories.com/will-ellis/" target="_blank">here</a> with Shannon House.<br/><br/>
Amaze (<a href="https://amazesussex.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.amazesussex.org.uk</a>) helps families with disabled children and young people tackle issues such as poverty, school exclusion, social isolation, physical and mental ill-health and poor housing by providing high quality and impartial information, advice and support. <br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-64049454021753346722023-03-26T19:46:00.001-07:002023-03-26T19:46:52.343-07:00Different Types of KAATSU Walking<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vDlaIwXWgH1BkL_PlOgBhcnVXZ6Dghyf6AcSJfkNpsQn9jAirK6YbyWtfFOzHVrl8VyK7cEckrF3hcdk0unWdh1QX9gsuRAB-x1KACQqw2a6rIM2HCo-TWFOEVH1YCjQ0WdCBV_mlbPUx1BfeNOAMb4ArXi6IE5OcLM57-jBWCyUNNU1r7O5HpB1/s3449/2015-08-23%2019.39.34.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3449" data-original-width="3449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vDlaIwXWgH1BkL_PlOgBhcnVXZ6Dghyf6AcSJfkNpsQn9jAirK6YbyWtfFOzHVrl8VyK7cEckrF3hcdk0unWdh1QX9gsuRAB-x1KACQqw2a6rIM2HCo-TWFOEVH1YCjQ0WdCBV_mlbPUx1BfeNOAMb4ArXi6IE5OcLM57-jBWCyUNNU1r7O5HpB1/s600/2015-08-23%2019.39.34.jpg"/></a></div>
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People of all ages perform KAATSU Walking. <br/><br/>
Users can either use their KAATSU Air Bands on their arms or legs while doing KAATSU Walking. They do this extremely effective, efficient, safe application of KAATSU for a variety of reasons and applications, preferably in the KAATSU Cycle mode:<br/><br/>
<b>Weight Maintenance or Weight Loss</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for weight maintenance or weight loss is to use the arm bands first as a warm-up modality before you begin your KAATSU Walking session. Then, switch to the leg bands on the KAATSU Cycle mode in the Low Pressure setting and begin walking. If you want to apply more stress, then you can switch to the Medium Pressure setting, and then to the High Pressure setting as you wish and as you can. <br/>
• Make sure to place the leg bands around your upper legs while you are sitting down; not while you are standing up. Apply the bands with a "one-finger tightness".<br/>
• Make sure to be well-hydrated before and during your KAATSU Walking session.<br/>
• Immediately take off the bands if you feel uncomfortable or lightheaded. This is an indication that the leg bands are on too tightly.<br/>
• Walk barefoot in the sand for the most vigorous KAATSU Walking session. <br/>
• Alternatively, you can walk on grass or uphill for a more intense workout.<br/>
• You can also walk on a treadmill while it is set on a slight or moderate incline.<br/><br/>
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<b>Muscle Strengthening of the Upper Body</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for muscle strengthening of the upper body is to use the arm bands first as a warm-up modality before you begin your KAATSU Walking session. Then, keep the arm bands on the KAATSU Cycle mode in the Low Pressure setting and begin walking. If you want to apply more stress, then you can switch to the Medium Pressure setting, and then to the High Pressure setting as you wish and as you can. <br/>
• Repeatedly contract and relax the muscles of your arms while you are walking. You can do biceps curls or triceps extensions or hand clenches as you walk. The more that you contract your arm muscles while walking, the more impactful KAATSU will be.<br/>
• You can continue walking at a comfortable pace as you work your arms.<br/>
• Make sure to place the bands around your upper arms with a "one-finger tightness".<br/>
• Make sure to be well-hydrated before and during your KAATSU Walking session.<br/>
• Immediately take off the bands if you feel uncomfortable or lightheaded. This is an indication that either the arm bands are on too tightly or the stress of the workout is too much.<br/>
• Walk barefoot in the sand for the most vigorous KAATSU Walking session. <br/>
• Alternatively, you can walk on grass or uphill for a more vigorous workout while moving your arms. <br/>
• You can also walk on a treadmill while it is set on a slight or moderate incline.<br/><br/>
<b>Overall Stamina Building and Muscle Strengthening of the Lower Body</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for stamina building and muscle strengthening of the lower body is to use the arm bands first as a warm-up modality before you begin your KAATSU Walking session. Then, put the leg bands on the KAATSU Cycle mode in the Low Pressure setting and begin walking. If you want to apply more stress, then you can switch to the Medium Pressure setting, and then to the High Pressure setting as you wish and as you can. <br/>
• Start with a comfortable pace and increase your pace as you wish.<br/>
• Make sure to place the bands around your upper legs with a "one-finger tightness" while you are sitting down (not standing up).<br/>
• Make sure to be well-hydrated before and during your KAATSU Walking session.<br/>
• Immediately take off the bands if you feel uncomfortable or lightheaded. This is an indication that either the leg bands are on too tightly or the stress of the workout is too much.<br/>
• Walk barefoot in the sand for the most vigorous KAATSU Walking session. <br/>
• Alternatively, you can walk on grass or uphill for a more vigorous workout while moving your arms.<br/>
• You can also walk on a treadmill while it is set on a slight or moderate incline.<br/><br/>
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<b>Longevity and Wellness</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for longevity and overall wellness is to use the arm bands first as a warm-up modality before you begin your KAATSU Walking session. Then, put the leg bands on the KAATSU Cycle mode in the Low Pressure setting and begin walking. If you want to apply more stress, then you can switch to the Medium Pressure setting, and then to the High Pressure setting as you wish and as you can. <br/>
• Start with a comfortable pace and increase your pace as you wish. But a comfortable pace, performed for 15-30 minutes per day in the Low Pressure setting in the KAATSU Cycle mode is sufficient.<br/>
• Make sure to place the bands around your upper legs with a "one-finger tightness" while you are sitting down (not standing up).<br/>
• Make sure to be well-hydrated before and during your KAATSU Walking session.<br/>
• Immediately take off the bands if you feel uncomfortable or lightheaded. This is an indication that either the leg bands are on too tightly or the stress of the workout is too much.<br/>
• Comfortably walk barefoot in the sand for the most strenuous KAATSU Walking session.<br/>
• Alternatively, you can walk on grass or uphill for a more vigorous working while constantly moving your arms.<br/>
• You can also walk on a treadmill while it is set on a slight or moderate incline, at a comfortable pace.<br/><br/>
<b>Core Strengthening</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for core strengthening is to use the arm bands first as a warm-up modality before you begin your KAATSU Walking session. Then, put the leg bands on the KAATSU Cycle mode in the Low Pressure setting and begin walking slowly with a book on your head. Keep your shoulders back and walk with perfect posture with a straight spine and a balanced gait. <br/>
• Continue to walk until the book falls off your head. Reset the book and continue walking. <br/>
• For a more difficult challenge (for those with outstanding balance), hold two water bottles (or very light weights) in both hands and move your arms assymetically while you are walking. <br/>
• Alternatively, you can do Hand Clenches as you walk with the book balanced on your head.<br/><br/>
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<b>KAATSU Hybrid</b><br/><br/>
• The most effective KAATSU Walking for overall fitness is to alternate each of these applications (e.g., Monday: Weight Maintenance or Weight Loss + Tuesday: Muscle Strengthening of the Upper Body + Wednesday: Overall Stamina Building and Muscle Strengthening of the Lower Body + Thursday: Longevity and Wellness + Friday: Core Strengthening) described above on different days of the week. <br/>
• A variety of stress applied to different parts of the body performed daily will have a very positive cumulative effect.<br/>
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Are you going to climb Mount Everest? Will you cycle across the continental USA or Europe? Do you plan to swim across the English Channel?<br/><br/>
Are you entered in a triathlon or a marathon? Are you entered in a 10K run or a Mud Run? Going on a long kayaking trip or going on a multi-day hiking adventure?<br/><br/>
Do you plan to challenge yourself and go way out of your comfort zone? Will you try something extraordinarily difficult that you have never done before – but have always dreamed of accomplishing?<br/><br/>
If so, then KAATSU is a modality that can help you reach your goals.<br/><br/>
How do extreme athletes – of any age of any ability in any sport – use KAATSU in the preparations?<br/><br/>
<b>Three Ways</b><br/><br/>
• For athletic performance <br/>
• For injury rehabilitation <br/>
• For workout recovery<br/><br/>
However, the use of KAATSU in all these areas is non-intuitive. <br/><br/>
That is, if you want to run faster, you can use KAATSU while you are walking or sitting. If you want to get stronger, you can use KAATSU for strength building with much lighter weights or lower resistance. If you want to get rid of metabolic waste after an intense workout, then just sit and relax with your KAATSU equipment.<br/><br/>
The use of KAATSU equipment and protocol is the catalyst to complex internal physiological mechanisms. These mechanisms enable the increase in elasticity of your vascular tissue and serve as the catalyst for robust hormonal responses. Through these biochemical reactions in your body, athletic performances can be improved, injury rehabilitation can be quickened, and workout recovery can be enhanced.<br/><br/>
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<b>Stamina, Strength, Speed</b><br/><br/>
For athletic performance, you can increase your stamina and speed by increasing the elasticity of your vascular tissue throughout your body, especially in your working muscles. The vascular tissue in your body is ubiquitous. If you took all the arteries, veins, and capillaries in your entire body and laid them end to end, you could circle the Earth two times. That is how much vascular tissue the human body is necessary to circulate approximately 5 liters (or 1.2 – 1.5 gallons) of blood in our bodies.<br/><br/>
Athletes can accomplish this while at rest or during movement. At rest, you can simply by repeat Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets, starting at the Low Pressure setting and advancing to higher settings (i.e., Medium and High). During movement (training), you can use the KAATSU Constant mode and replicate the movement in your chosen sport or activity.<br/><br/>
That is, extreme athletes can literally walk at a comfortable pace (or increase to a Power Walk) with the KAATSU Air Bands on their legs, either in the KAATSU Cycle mode or the KAATSU Constant mode. With the increase in vascular elasticity during movement, blood flows more efficiently in and out of your working muscles.<br/><br/>
The same is true when you are at rest, perhaps relaxing at home before or after workouts, or doing the KAATSU Cycle mode while you are writing emails, reading, studying, or making plans for your event.<br/><br/>
You can also do speed work with the KAATSU Air Bands on your arms or legs. This speed work can take less than 10 minutes. Then, in an ideal situation, you can remove the KAATSU Air Bands and repeat your drill or set without the bands. Athletes report they feel “lighter” and faster as a result.<br/><br/>
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<b>Practical Performance Protocols</b><br/><br/>
Practical performance protocols include the following:<br/><br/>
• You can do KAATSU before, during, or after each workout or training session. <br/>
• Each session can include use of the KAATSU Air Bands on your arms, and then subsequently on your legs.<br/>
• Always be well hydrated before and during your KAATSU sessions.<br/>
• Each session can include up to 6 KAATSU Cycle sets, performed both on your arms and legs.<br/>
• Each session, if you so choose, can also include up to 10 minutes of KAATSU Constant on either your arms or legs (but never both simultaneously together).<br/>
• Always start in the Low Pressure setting and then advance to the Medium (and High, if possible or desired) Pressure settings.<br/>
• If you are a leg-dominant athlete (e.g., a runner or cyclist), you can focus more on your legs. <br/>
• Conversely, if you are an arm-dominant athlete (e.g., a marathon swimmer), you can focus more on your arms.<br/>
• For increased core strength, you can use the KAATSU Air Bands on your legs, and then balance on one foot – or walk around with a book on your head with a straight spine and shoulders back.<br/><br/>
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<b>Rehabilitation</b> <br/><br/>
For athletes who experience overuse injuries of their connective tissue (ligaments or tendons) or muscles, KAATSU can be critical part of your overall physical therapy.<br/><br/>
Similarly, for athletes whose limbs must be temporarily immobilized in a cast or sling due to a broken bone (foot, finger, hand, foot, arm, or leg, or even broken ribs or clavicle, repeated KAATSU Cycle sets are an essential modality that can help you avoid muscle atrophy and significant strength or stamina loss. This is also true if you must temporarily use a wheelchair, leg brace, or foot boot.<br/><br/>
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<b>Practical Rehabilitation Protocols</b><br/><br/>
Practical rehabilitation protocols include the following:<br/><br/>
• Do 2-3 sessions of KAATSU daily (e.g., morning, afternoon, and evening within an hour of going to bed). <br/>
• Each session can include use of the KAATSU Air Bands on your arms, and then subsequently on your legs.<br/>
• Always be well hydrated before and during your KAATSU sessions.<br/>
• Each session can include 3-6 KAATSU Cycle sets, performed both on your arms and legs.<br/>
• There is no need to do KAATSU Constant.<br/>
• Always start in the Low Pressure setting and then advance to the Medium (and High, if possible or desired) Pressure settings.<br/>
• If you wish, you can also do “single-limb KAATSU” where you place the band on only the injured arm or leg. This single-limb KAATSU helps focus the utilization of healing hormones on the injured side. <br/><br/>
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<b>Recovery</b><br/><br/>
For athletes who are training hard daily or twice daily, or competing in athletic events, Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets can be performed immediately after intense workouts or after bouts of competition to effectively and efficiently remove metabolic waste that have built up in your muscles. Blood engorges your vascular tissue for 30 seconds during the inflation phase. Then, the KAATSU Air Bands alternatively deflate (decompress) and the metabolic waste efficiently flushes out of the muscle during the repeated cycles. <br/><br/>
These repeated KAATSU Cycle sets are a highly effective modality to help avoid or minimize muscle soreness and sustained fatigue. <br/><br/>
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<b>Practical Recovery Protocols</b><br/><br/>
Practical recovery protocols include the following:<br/><br/>
• Do sessions of KAATSU immediately (or as soon as possible) after each workout or bout of competition. It can be done after training, games, and between preliminary heats, semifinal heats, and the finals.<br/>
• Each session can include use of the KAATSU Air Bands on your arms and/or your legs.<br/>
• Always be well hydrated during your KAATSU sessions.<br/>
• Each session can include up to 6 KAATSU Cycle sets, performed both on your arms and legs.<br/>
• Always start in the Low Pressure setting and then advance to the Medium (and High, if desired) Pressure settings.<br/>
• If you are a leg-dominant athlete (e.g., a runner or cyclist), you can focus more on the recovery of your legs. <br/>
• Conversely, if you are an arm-dominant athlete (e.g., a marathon swimmer), you can focus more on the recovery of your arms.<br/>
• You can start at whatever Pressure setting that you are comfortable with. Athletes often have different preferences given different scenarios and conditions.<br/>
• If you are a leg-dominant athlete (e.g., a runner or cyclist), you can focus more on the recovery of your legs. <br/>
• Conversely, if you are an arm-dominant athlete (e.g., a marathon swimmer), you can focus more on the recovery of your arms.<br/>
• You can also use the KAATSU Cycle sets during travel across multiple time zones to help moderate your interrupted circadian rhythm.<br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com1Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-53559889681898362452023-03-17T10:50:00.001-07:002023-03-17T10:50:19.687-07:00Unboxing and Using the Revolutionary KAATSU B1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhFtRqjE5QhEvPDI03IbUrinclYnlqP9aUBcRJyeZ0Lmo-mh84KoZJgjfIGv9K4-Tgzfb1gWoO4nKaLUQezurx7WoMaK1u9DcTWsms8d7l8-BlegMqXg7uULaf9RqAK-Ynb_bi0FhqjwiZrQBZshIGGzF_TbvSxaMuj231Sg2p39Q1RYohObOVS_k/s6000/KAATSU%20B1%20Wearables.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhFtRqjE5QhEvPDI03IbUrinclYnlqP9aUBcRJyeZ0Lmo-mh84KoZJgjfIGv9K4-Tgzfb1gWoO4nKaLUQezurx7WoMaK1u9DcTWsms8d7l8-BlegMqXg7uULaf9RqAK-Ynb_bi0FhqjwiZrQBZshIGGzF_TbvSxaMuj231Sg2p39Q1RYohObOVS_k/s600/KAATSU%20B1%20Wearables.jpeg" width="600" /></a><br />
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The Bluetooth-enabled KAATSU B1 device is the newest model in the KAATSU product line.<br /><br />
The B1 operates via a smartphone, either an Android or iOS app. The B1 can be safely utilized anywhere anytime by anyone with a smartphone.<br /><br />
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<b>Costs</b></div>
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• The KAATSU B1 - Dual Model comes with 2 Wearable units, 2 KAATSU Arm Air Bands, 2 KAATSU Leg Air Bands, and includes the online KAATSU Education Course, KAATSU Magazines, access to the KAATSU Performance (a cloud-based database), a customized training program (if desired), and a 1-year warranty for $1,499.99. The 2 Wearable units are interchangeable between KAATSU Arm Air Bands and KAATSU Leg Air Bands.<br />
• The KAATSU B1 - Quad Model comes with 4 Wearable units, 2 KAATSU Arm Air Bands, 2 KAATSU Leg Air Bands, and includes the online KAATSU Education Course, KAATSU Magazines, access to the KAATSU Performance (a cloud-based database), a customized training program (if desired), and a 1-year warranty for $1,999.99.<br />
• The KAATSU B1 - Leg & Core Model comes with 2 Wearable units, 2 KAATSU Leg Air Bands, and includes the online KAATSU Education Course, KAATSU Magazines, access to the KAATSU Performance (a cloud-based database), a customized training program (if desired), and a 1-year warranty for $1,349.99.<br />
• The KAATSU B1 - Arm Model comes with 2 Wearable units, 2 KAATSU Leg Air Bands, and includes the online KAATSU Education Course, KAATSU Magazines, access to the KAATSU Performance (a cloud-based database), a customized training program (if desired), and a 1-year warranty for $1,299.99.<br />
• There is an optional 2-year warranty for $199.99, an optional KAATSU Masters Specialist Course for $250, an optional KAATSU CEU Course that will be offered for $799.99 by year-end 2022, and an optional Masimo MightySat Finger Pulse Oximeter for $299.<br /><br />
<b>Applications & Operations</b><br /><br />
• The KAATSU protocols (applications) are the same as used with previous KAATSU models (i.e., KAATSU Master, KAATSU Master 2.0, KAATSU M3, KAATSU Cycle 2.0, KAATSU Nano, KAATSU C3) and are based on clinical evidence derived from decades of research in the Japan, China, United States, and United Kingdom.<br />
• The ultra-lightweight B1 Wearable units are connected with the arm and leg KAATSU Air Bands that control the inflation and deflation of uniquely designed internal pneumatic bladders. The bands do not impede arterial flow and only serve to gently, repeatedly, gradually, and briefly modify venous flow with KAATSU’s patented customizable Cycle pressure modes. <br />
• Either one or two B1 Air Bands can be worn at a time, for single-limb or double-limb KAATSU. Like all other KAATSU Air Bands, the bands are placed on either your upper arms or upper legs. The Wearable units and bands are operated by the KAATSU B1 app on your smartphone. The KAATSU app is available on both iOS and Android.<br />
• The KAATSU B1 app captures, archives, and analyzes your individual usage data that can be shared with physicians, therapists, coaches, trainers, chiropractors, teammates, and compared with others in the KAATSU Performance ecosystem. <br /><br />
<b>KAATSU B1 versus KAATSU C3 or KAATSU Cycle 2.0 Advantages</b><br /><br />
• Tubeless: The KAATSU B1 does not require connector tubes as with earlier KAATSU models. This allows users to have more mobility and freedom of movement in order to meet performance, recovery, wellness, and rehabilitation needs. The B1 is tangle-free without any risk of tripping on connector tubes.<br />
• Data Capture: Real-time usage data is captured, archived, analyzed, and can be shared on both an individual and group basis.<br />
• Clinical Applications: Medical professionals, therapists, trainers, and coaches can access usage data and provide remote diagnoses and therapeutic and training recommendations to users. <br />
• KAATSU Ecosystem: The KAATSU B1 and KAATSU M3 share a common database so medical professionals, therapists, and coaches can use the M3 in a clinical setting and the user can use the B1 at home or at work with usage data shared across the B1 and M3 platforms.<br /><br />
<b>KAATSU Benefits</b><br /><br />
• On a cellular level, KAATSU increases vascular elasticity, naturally produces a robust hormonal response and healthful metabolites, and improves oxygen and blood flow.<br />
• Physiologically, these biochemical reactions lead to better health safely and faster.<br />
• Unlike other BFR equipment, there is no occlusion of arterial blood flow which significantly increases its safety profile.<br /><br />
<b>B1 Advantages</b><br /><br />
• The KAATSU B1 is ideal and easy to use for both active and non-active individuals whether able-bodied, injured, or disabled, users of all ages, coaches, trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, and physicians. <br />
• Global analyses of multiple parameters is enabled (by gender, age, application, pressure, BMI, etc.). Over time, this aggregated and comparative data will help educate future users and KAATSU Specialists on optimal usage patterns and applications. <br />
• The KAATSU Ecosystem now includes 3 models at three different price points that are attractive for different types of users:<br />
o C3 at $999.99 is the lowest cost model, ideal for individual use<br />
o B1 at $1,499.99 is the mid-range model, ideal for individual and military/team/group use who desire data analyses and individual data storage on their smartphones<br />
o M3 at $4,999.99 is the clinical model, ideal for hospitals, medical clinics, rehabilitation and wellness centers<br /><br />
<b>Dual versus Quad Model Advantages</b><br /><br />
The primary advantages of KAATSU B1 Quad Model (with 4 Wearable units) versus the KAATSU B1 Dual Model (with 2 Wearable units) are as follows: <br /><br />
• Two people can simultaneously use the KAATSU B1 Quad Model. That is, a husband and wife or 2 teammates can use 2 Wearable units each, enabling them to workout together. In this case, one partner uses the arm bands while the other partner uses the leg bands - meanwhile all the data is captured on each of their own respective smartphones.<br />
• Users do not have to remove and put back on the 2 Wearable units each time they transition from using their arm and leg bands. That is, they just keep the 4 Wearable units on the arm bands and leg bands all the time. The units can be charged simultaneously while the units stay on the bands. <br />
• Users can share their Wearable units and bands with others who might be interested in learning more about KAATSU at the same time the original user is demonstrating the KAATSU B1 with 1 Wearable unit on 1 band. The system also enables single-limb use. <br />
• In the case that 1 Wearable unit is damaged, gets wet, or is not charged, a user has the choice to interchangeable use their other 3 Wearable units so there is no downtime. <br /><br />
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<b>KAATSU B1 Package</b><br /><br />
• KAATSU B1 Wearables: 2 units in the Dual Model or 4 units in the Quad Model<br />
• 2 KAATSU Arm Air Bands<br />
• 2 KAATSU Leg Air Bands<br />
• 2 KAATSU Arm Wearable covers<br />
• 2 KAATSU Leg Wearable covers<br />
• USB Type-C dual charger (to simultaneously charge 2 units)<br />
• Black carrying case<br />
• Android or iOS app<br />
• KAATSU Performance (cloud-based database)<br />
• Online KAATSU Education Program<br />
• KAATSU Magazines<br />
• Optional Masimo MightSat Finger Pulse Oximeter<br />
• Customized training program (if desired)<br />
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<b>Differences between the KAATSU C3 and KAATSU B1 Models</b><br /><br />
• KAATSU C3 has connector tubes; KAATSU B1 does not<br />
• KAATSU C3 was developed to meet the rugged needs of tactical athletes (i.e., soldiers) who occasionally train in harsh, dusty, muddy, rainy conditions<br />
• KAATSU C3 device easily fits in a shirt or pants pocket or be clipped to a pair of shorts, pants, or tights; KAATSU B1 Wearable units are attached to the KAATSU Air Bands.<br />
• KAATSU C3 costs $999; KAATSU B1 starts at $1,299.<br />
• KAATSU C3 and KAATSU B1 Air Bands are not interchangeable<br /><br />
For more information on the KAATSU B1, visit <a href="https://kaatsu.com/?action=store.details&pid=44" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com" target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-6817514876153839642023-02-08T18:52:00.005-08:002023-02-08T18:52:57.466-08:00Using KAATSU with Rowing Machines, Stationary Bicycles, and Treadmills<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXc2qDZ3DHJRi0C5Ob-Cxk8hH8v2fLAPF-eL10yJpJyIDpBhXgMSGZe0qBSt6tTxbfpFrRzPMIW3E3WVTfSraYUailMgVIWm9xGgHdCx9A6_2XNBmtzFsxtaydTMD5D9dbK7Hl97ylnrWNwXZY7gKgV35IOGavf61Mt35Vm-Bzw9Tf8xjM5rvnHw4/s4032/IMG_0375.HEIC" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXc2qDZ3DHJRi0C5Ob-Cxk8hH8v2fLAPF-eL10yJpJyIDpBhXgMSGZe0qBSt6tTxbfpFrRzPMIW3E3WVTfSraYUailMgVIWm9xGgHdCx9A6_2XNBmtzFsxtaydTMD5D9dbK7Hl97ylnrWNwXZY7gKgV35IOGavf61Mt35Vm-Bzw9Tf8xjM5rvnHw4/s600/IMG_0375.HEIC"/></a>
When athletes use KAATSU equipment with a rowing machine, a treadmill, an elliptical machine, a statinary bicycle or TRX straps, they can use their KAATSU equipment before, during, and/or after each training session.<br/><br/>
There are numerous options to use the KAATSU Air Bands at the standard pressure settings (Low, Medium, or High) or customized settings (ranging from very low to very high) at different durations.<br/><br/>
<b>Before The Training Session</b><br/>
> Use the Progressive KAATSU Cycle function as a warm-up. One standard option is to do 1-2 KAATSU Cycle sets in the Low pressure setting, followed by 1-2 KAATSU Cycle sets in the Medium pressure setting, and followed by 1-2 KAATSU Cycle sets in the High pressure setting, either or both on my arms and legs (if there is sufficient time).<br/>
> If time were an issue, then the user can either "double stack" or choose either arms or legs.<br/>
> By "double stacking", users can proceed with their daily activities (e.g., working in the office, writing emails, reading, walking the dog, stretching) while in the KAATSU Cycle mode. That is, proceed with a primary activity (e.g., writing emails) while the KAATSU Air Bands are on either the arms or legs in the Cycle mode. Therefore, their primary activities are not being interupted; rather, they are "double stacking" and achieving two things at once.<br/>
> The purpose of these Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets is to prepare your vascular system for an optimal workout.<br/><br/>
<b>During The Training Session</b><br/>
> Athletes can alternate using the KAATSU Air Bands on their arms or legs as they wish.<br/>
> Depending on the type of rowing, running, or cycling workout they do (e.g., at a steady moderate cadence or at an intense pace), the pressure settings can change. However, for most users, either the Low or Medium pressure setting is sufficient. Perhaps over time, the athletes may increase to Medium and High, but this is highly individualistic and depending on the type of workout.<br/>
> In general, these in-training sessions with KAATSU Air Bands is limited to 10 minutes.<br/><br/><br/>
<b>After The Training Session</b><br/>
> Post-training is an ideal time to do recovery KAATSU Cycle sets.<br/>
> After the workout, the athletes can simply relax with the KAATSU Air Bands on either their arms or legs (whichever felt the most fatigued) in either the Low, Medium, or High pressure setting.<br/><br/>
This may sound like a lot of KAATSU Cycle sets, but it is not always necessary to do KAATSU before, during and after each training session. Seriously minded and elite athletes can, but mixing up the duration, intensity, pressure, and use on the arms or legs enables flexibility. <br/><br/>
However, if given a choice, doing Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets before the training sessions may be the most beneficial over time for many people. Alternatively, doing post-training KAATSU sessions could be either a primary or secondary priority depending on the needs and focus on the athlete - which can change depending if the athlete is in the off-season, pre-season, in-season, and championship season. <br/><br/>
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Los Alamitos High School girls water polo team trains hard, utilizing innovative means during their dryland and in-water workouts to develop stamina, increase upper and lower body and core strength, and enhance speed, leading up to the 2022-2023 CIF Southern Section water polo playoffs.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-65679643528633770192023-02-05T21:45:00.004-08:002023-02-06T19:59:14.812-08:00How Extreme Sports Athletes Can Use KAATSU<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmAeOn9XM0iFmB4BLmvTt7dEJINMtgKQpTDOWDLbI9lZR0FrzAHuGTWFd_8twVrLLtCogssw3Pf6waGb_8C5Y1KsihOZJevGP0bGKcvUSI155BUsvqr_fsB4Yw8lDobzHNwEtiParjoJhOuVLHbobZ9cnq-iGZFAP-tkUBO-iTBFZ_oypvCALJOgR/s5184/2015-08-23%2019.24.09.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmAeOn9XM0iFmB4BLmvTt7dEJINMtgKQpTDOWDLbI9lZR0FrzAHuGTWFd_8twVrLLtCogssw3Pf6waGb_8C5Y1KsihOZJevGP0bGKcvUSI155BUsvqr_fsB4Yw8lDobzHNwEtiParjoJhOuVLHbobZ9cnq-iGZFAP-tkUBO-iTBFZ_oypvCALJOgR/s600/2015-08-23%2019.24.09.jpg"/></a>
Many extreme sports athletes use KAATSU for enhanced athletic performance, injury rehabilitation, and post-workout, post-competition recovery.<br/><br/>
These extreme athletes include cylists, marathon swimmers, mountaineers, big-wave surfers, ice swimmers, ultrarunners, triathletes, channel swimmers, motor sports athletes (car + motorcycle), acrobats, divers, and many others in a wide variety of athletic endeavors.<br/><br/>
The athletes utilize KAATSU for the following applications:<br/><br/><br/>
<b>Athletic Performance</b><br/>
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* KAATSU can be used either as a finisher in a workout or for an entire strength-building session in the gym.<br/>
* KAATSU can be used in combination with any fitness equipment (e.g., treadmills, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, barbells, dumbbells, TRX straps, Bosu Balls, vibration plates, or resistance bands) <br/>
* Always be well hydrated before and during a KAATSU session.<br/>
* If used properly (e.g., never with heavy weights or resistance), there should be either little or no post-workout muscle soreness (DOMS) or potentially injurious strain on your musculoskeletal system.<br/>
* A pink or rosy color, or even a beefy red, with vein distention should be visible on your arms or legs during KAATSU. Always check that your Capillary Refill Time (CRT) is faster than 3 seconds (as in "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three").<br/>
* There should be no whiteness, grayness, or blueness in your limbs or clammy skin during KAATSU. This is an indication of occlusion where arterial blood flow is impeded - which is exactly what KAATSU is not intended to do. <br/><br/>
<b>Injury Rehabilitation</b><br/>
* With muscle tears or strains, connective tissue (ligament or tendon) tears or strains, and bone contusions, cracks, or breaks, the Progressive KAATSU Cycle modality - both single-limb KAATSU and double-limb KAATSU - is a proven means to enhance and speed up recovery from injuries.<br/>
* Ideally, 2-3 KAATSU sessions are performed daily.<br/>
* Each session should include 3-6 KAATSU Cycle sets on the arms and the legs.<br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle sets can be performed on the injured side or injured limb only (i.e., 'single-limb' KAATSU) or on both sides or limbs (i.e., 'double-limb' KAATSU).<br/>
* The first set should always be on the Low SKU pressure setting. Subsequent sets can be either Medium or High SKU pressure settings.<br/><br/>
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<b>Post-workout or Post-competition Recovery</b><br/>
* In order to effectively and efficiently remove metabolic waste after a workout or competition, the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode should be performed as soon after the workout or competition.<br/>
* Always start off the first set in the Low SKU pressure setting.<br/>
* Subsequent Cycle sets can be either Medium or High SKU pressure settings.<br/><br/>
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Additional information can be heard on the following podcasts:<br/><br/>
* <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3-3-steven-munatones/id1546171048?i=1000595846190" target="_blank">Open Water Swimmer's Podcast with Steven Munatones</a> (listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3-3-steven-munatones/id1546171048?i=1000595846190" target="_blank">here</a>)<br/>
* <a href="https://marathonswimstories.com/deep-dive-scar-2022-with-steve-munatones/" target="_blank">Marathon Swim Stories: Deep Dive at SCAR</a> (listen <a href="https://marathonswimstories.com/deep-dive-scar-2022-with-steve-munatones/" target="_blank">here</a>) <br/>
* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphC_2D5MQ0" target="_blank">Talking Open Water Swimming With Steven Munatones</a> (listen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphC_2D5MQ0" target="_blank">here</a>)<br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-6937909475762880052023-02-05T06:53:00.006-08:002023-02-06T20:06:34.297-08:00The Hare & The Tortoise - DIfferent Approaches of KAATSU<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulZwodAbyQEeHKFEX7x2o6WMTTfN3rVoXYJHZGzjHwW0TLO4UNtOe1Ja_DWEcwub7KFWSawVTAgMa5euP43ga24bK2tcaOc2iLlq05nNVCHsP7w03IGqK8Hj1y3v3zwa4WIUXmMsteuzvCDR4hxlAU9GkMQp45-IWLDM-ufUA4f0WyaWJ9dmYhc3c/s5641/2018CGPTKaatsu-43.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="5641" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulZwodAbyQEeHKFEX7x2o6WMTTfN3rVoXYJHZGzjHwW0TLO4UNtOe1Ja_DWEcwub7KFWSawVTAgMa5euP43ga24bK2tcaOc2iLlq05nNVCHsP7w03IGqK8Hj1y3v3zwa4WIUXmMsteuzvCDR4hxlAU9GkMQp45-IWLDM-ufUA4f0WyaWJ9dmYhc3c/s600/2018CGPTKaatsu-43.jpg"/></a><br/>
Many KAATSU users want to know the benefits of, and the differences between, the KAATSU Constant mode and the KAATSU Cycle mode.<br/><br/>
The KAATSU Constant mode is a means in which the KAATSU Air Bands (narrow, stretchable, elastic, oval-shaped pneumatic bands) are inflated to a certain pressure and then maintained for short periods up to 10 minutes.<br/><br/>
The KAATSU Cycle mode is a means in which the KAATSU Air Bands are repeatedly, progressively, incrementally, gently, and briefly inflated for brief periods (up to 60 seconds, with 30 seconds being standard) and then deflated (up to 20 seconds, with 5 seconds being standard).<br/><br/>
More specifically, KAATSU users want to know if the hormonal response to KAATSU is a function of intensity? Or, asked differently, does the hormonal response differ between easy sets of KAATSU Cycle sets versus harder sets using the KAATSU Constant mode?<br/><br/>
The answer to these questions can be partly explained using the fable of The Hare & The Tortoise. <br/><br/>
The hormonal response can be a function of intensity, but it is also a function of time under tension. That is, some KAATSU users like exerting maximum all-out intensity with weight training or strength building exercises. These types of users can very specifically feel the muscle burn (i.e., the lactate build-up) while they exercise in the KAATSU Constant mode. This form of KAATSU generates both a satisfying sense of physiological and psychological accomplishment.<br/><br/>
This KAATSU Constant workout directly leads to a significant and quick lactate increase that serves as a well-documented catalyst for a robust secretion of Human Growth Hormone and other related hormones. But this intensity is generally short in duration (even assuming a user's tolerance for pain is off the charts like 15-20 mmol/L of lactate). In these cases, the hormonal response is clearly significant. <br/><br/>
This is the Hare approach to KAATSU: quick, fast, to the point.<br/><br/>
But users can compare this total volume of hormonal secretion in a maximum effort, albeit relatively brief and intense (i.e., "The Hare" approach), to the total volume of hormonal secretion in a slow, gradually incremental, repeated, relatively gentle, sustained effort using the KAATSU Cycle mode (i.e., "The Tortoise" approach).<br/><br/>
That is, with the KAATSU Cycle mode - even while doing relatively easy movements (e.g., walking, typing on a computer, reading, stretching, yoga) - the total hormonal response is comparable (even greater) simply because the time during tension (while the KAATSU Air Bands are repeatedly inflated and deflated) is much longer.<br/><br/>
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In fact, at the 2022 World Congress of Sports Medicine, sports scientists from the University of Brighton gave a presentation on the differences and outcomes of these two approaches (i.e., KAATSU Cycle versus KAATSU Constant). They wanted to compare the psychophysiological and perceptual responses between KAATSU Cycle and KAATSU Constant modes.<br/><br/>
Their conclusions were as follows:<br/><br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle mode leads to similar hypertrophic muscular adaptations to the KAATSU Constant mode, but with lower perceived pain and exertion compared to the continuous BFR mode.<br/>
* The blood lactate values were significantly higher following the KAATSU Cycle sets compared no KAATSU and were similar to the KAATSU Constant sets.<br/>
* The perceived pain was significantly higher in the KAATSU Constant mode. That is, the KAATSU Cycle induced less pain and discomfort.<br/>
* The perceived fatigue was significantly higher in the KAATSU Constant mode. That is, the KAATSU Cycle induced less fatigue.<br/>
* The KAATSU Cycle enhance cognitive responses to a greater extent that the KAATSU Constant mode.<br/><br/>
Within KAATSU Global, all its employees daily and frequently use the KAATSU Cycle mode because they can "double-stack" (i.e., easily, gently, and repeatedly do KAATSU Cycle sets as a secondary activity while focusing on a primary activity such as typing emails, participating in conference calls, walking and/or talking or reading) - while generating a similar or greater hormonal responses with much less perceived effort and pain.<br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-4511348818619206542023-02-04T14:37:00.003-08:002023-02-06T20:13:04.619-08:00Soreness, DOMS and KAATSU<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3ykQwmRUt-mFnh5pYzH6eXBmQywvW1JS0bsy2orf53-4ObllsQD2jd6QPzgoydFgU6mtWC4Ql33PFgEz3vasEUvje4GMG-lfq2AMVnebPnKz22v70jsBwf_bGprPja52gx5DpAdQUbeBsv8fwfMin0PGM1DOnKFtf5Eai7x2kCTHHIbP9OlkvMPq/s5545/2018CGPTKaatsu-12.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="5545" data-original-width="3697" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3ykQwmRUt-mFnh5pYzH6eXBmQywvW1JS0bsy2orf53-4ObllsQD2jd6QPzgoydFgU6mtWC4Ql33PFgEz3vasEUvje4GMG-lfq2AMVnebPnKz22v70jsBwf_bGprPja52gx5DpAdQUbeBsv8fwfMin0PGM1DOnKFtf5Eai7x2kCTHHIbP9OlkvMPq/s600/2018CGPTKaatsu-12.jpg"/></a>
New KAATSU users often ask if KAATSU protocols will help relieve or minimize muscle soreness from (non-KAATSU) exercise or work. They wonder if using KAATSU helps speeds the healing process.<br/><br/>
The answer is yes if they follow the standard KAATSU Cycle recovery protocols as follows:<br/><br/>
* Start doing Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets as soon as possible after the exercise or work that induces DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).<br/>
* Note: Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets gradually increase SKU pressures every 5 minutes. That is, use Low SKU pressure settings in the first few KAATSU Cycle sets; then proceed to Medium SKU pressure settings in the next few KAATSU Cycle sets; then proceed to High SKU pressure settings (if tolerable) in the last few KAATSU Cycle sets. <br/>
* It is important to do these Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets on both your arms and legs because the effects are systemic (impacting the whole body).<br/>
* Ideally, users cando 3-6 sets on their arms, followed by 3-6 sets on their legs. So, for example, experienced users do 1-2 sets on Low Pressure, 1-2 sets on Medium Pressure, 1-2 sets on High Pressure. Of course, users can modify this progression as is appropriate for them. That is, if High pressure is too high, then they can do additional Low and Medium Pressure sets. If Low pressure is too low for them (after the initial set), then they can move quickly to Medium pressure and High pressure. This Progression is a matter of personal preference and practical experience with KAATSU.<br/>
* Be very well hydrated before and during the Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets.<br/><br/>
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Users also ask if they can develop muscle soreness with KAATSU. They can, in numerous ways:<br/><br/>
* Do a certain type of exercise for the first time with KAATSU equipment on. For example, older users who normally do not do Heel Raises occasionally complain about soreness in their calves when they do Heel Raises with KAATSU equipment on for the first time.<br/>
* Do not be well hydrated or well rested (e.g., jetlagged) while doing a longer (sustained), highly intense KAATSU session.<br/>
* Do KAATSU with heavy weights or the same level of resistance that they would do without KAATSU.<br/>
* Do intense body weights movements with KAATSU (e.g., burpees, running uphill, or running in soft sand at the beach, many push-ups, holding planks for sustained periods)<br/>
* Do KAATSU twice per day during the first week of KAATSU usage or at inappropriate high pressures.<br/>
* Do KAATSU with inadequate Capillary Refill Time (CRT). That is, never do KAATSU when your CRT on the hands or on the legs is slower than 3 seconds. This is an indication that arterial flow is being impeded - which is not a proper form of KAATSU.<br/>
* Never use the KAATSU Cycle mode while doing KAATSU.<br/>
* Never start off in the Low SKU pressure setting before starting a KAATSU session.<br/>
* Never do Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets as a form of warm-up.<br/>
* Do the KAATSU Constant mode after long periods of inactivity or immobility (e.g., after being bedridden with a serious injury), leading a sedentary lifestyle, after removing a cast, or coming off of rehabilitation while limited to a wheelchair.<br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-81732627227946320362023-02-02T15:35:00.004-08:002023-02-02T15:36:52.193-08:00Military Amputees Appreciate KAATSU to Help Improve Quality of Life<iframe width="560" height="385" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m3FY9mT62e8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>
For who? amputees
For what? pain mitigation, strength building, functional movement
Justin Sponaugle is a US Marine whose lower left arm was recently amputated.<br/><br/>
Operation Healing Forces granted him a new KAATSU C3 and Sponaugle is putting it to good and immediate use.<br/><br/>
John Doolittle, a retired Navy SEAL captain and CRO for KAATSU Global explains, "<i>The mission of Operation Healing Forces (OHF) is to help active-duty and recent veteran wounded, ill and injured Special Operations Forces and their families with mental, physical and emotional healing. Its goal is to help them return to the fight or transition successfully into civilian life</i>."<br/><br/>
Sponaugle is one of those individuals with a specific need.<br/><br/>
Sponaugle said after his initial use of KAATSU, "<i>After only two KAATSU Cycles (about 12 minutes of pressure on and pressure off on the KAATSU C3 unit), the bone doesn't hurt as much and I can definitely move it with a whole lot less pain.<br/><br/>
KAATSU improves the circulation on my amputated arm which results in better sensor contact inside my prosthetic - which enables me to move my prosthetic much more efficiently.<br/><br/>
At night, before bed, my neuropathic pain is significantly reduced after the KAATSU Cycle sets.<br/><br/>
I have better circulation, better control, and it feels good. This is absolutely amazing and impressive. KAATSU Strong</i>."<br/><br/>
Sponaugle is part of a niche group of KAATSU users among the military veteran amputee population that experiences residual limb pain, phantom pain, and neuropathic pain. This population includes special operators including Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Berets, and those in other branches due to injuries suffered during military conflicts.<br/><br/>
There are four concurrent stimuli that help the significant alleviation of pain for these amputees with the KAATSU C3 and B1 equipment and its Progressive Cycle protocols:<br/><br/>
1. Gradual, repeated, and incremental engorgement and release of blood in the capillary beds due to the automated Progressive KAATSU Cycle modality.<br/>
2. Production of serum lactate with mild and relaxed movements (e.g., hand clenches) performed during the automated Progressive KAATSU Cycle sets. <br/>
3. Effective and gentle activation of the peripheral nerves in the residual limb due to the engorgement of the capillary beds. <br/>
4. Post-KAATSU production of β-endorphin results and functions to decrease physical stress and maintain homeostasis resulting in pain management.<br/><br/>
The Progressive KAATSU Cycle enables the body to replicate conditions as if a limb still exists. This modality is the catalyst to produce a variety of hormones and metabolites that help alleviate pain, albeit temporarily (i.e., 2-4 hours). However, multiple sessions per day can be done with ease and convenience, so the veteran’s lifestyle is not interrupted, but rather enhanced.<br/><br/>
Benefits: The impact leads to a pain medication reduction, improved and easier control of prostheses, a reduction in the continuous fluctuation of the residual limb size, and improved mental positivity.<br/><br/>
Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com"target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com2Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-88071185272520315712022-11-27T15:30:00.009-08:002023-02-04T14:19:18.057-08:00Dealing With Pain, Managing With KAATSU Progressive Cycle Sets<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mqdsL7d9l_AwADA5TIucOl0-eX7900F-BXhz8ykLTyW52ow5RkcD77TU-6V59C2xtfNhJ6jr5CAPvPWtdoc5G4-gPxAS3BbFnijxDGtXAXFX7Zj2dZEiMBY0j9BVFPEoossvM5vxe6ZTn7ZmUzcBS-v9S1xU19cZtfBSjHDwwSuy1qoBVF1mIVNR/s1448/Leg%20amputee%20doing%20KAATSU.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mqdsL7d9l_AwADA5TIucOl0-eX7900F-BXhz8ykLTyW52ow5RkcD77TU-6V59C2xtfNhJ6jr5CAPvPWtdoc5G4-gPxAS3BbFnijxDGtXAXFX7Zj2dZEiMBY0j9BVFPEoossvM5vxe6ZTn7ZmUzcBS-v9S1xU19cZtfBSjHDwwSuy1qoBVF1mIVNR/s600/Leg%20amputee%20doing%20KAATSU.png"/></a></div>
One of the most important - and non-intuitive - movements that KAATSU inventor Dr. Sato has advocated for decades is Hand Clenches.<br /><br />
The standard KAATSU protocol is to repeatedly open and close your hand(s) while the KAATSU Air Bands are on your upper arms in the KAATSU Progressive Cycle mode (i.e., Low Pressure to Medium Pressure to higher pressures). <br /><br />
This is especially helpful for people who are in pain, missing a lower or upper body limb (and experiencing phantom pain and neuropathic pain), or recovering from surgery .<br /><br />
Hand clenches are part of the standard KAATSU 3-Point Exercises. The KAATSU Cycle mode very effectively, efficiently, safely, and gradually engorges the capillary beds in the lower arms in blood while the Hand Clenches are sufficient to build up lactate. As the Cycle sets and Hand Clenches continue, a dark pink or beefy red color appears and your veins are distended. The effect is similar to the photo shown below where one arm is impacted with inflated KAATSU Air Bands and the other arm is normal without KAATSU Air Bands on.<br /><br />
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Dr. Nakajima found and explained in a paper (to be published in Q1 2023) that simple Hand Clenches while performing KAATSU Cycle sets are a highly efficient catalyst for producing β-Endorphin (Beta-Endorphin)and serum lactate. The β-Endorphin is produced in the brain's pituitary gland that blocks the sensation of pain.
Dr. Sato explains, "<i>You can use a Hand Grip or just repeatedly squeeze a tennis ball or squeeze ball in the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode. The phenomena starts when the automated pneumatic compression starts at lower pressures and then very gradually builds up to higher pressures. As you repeatedly and slowly squeeze your hands, lactate builds in your forearms. With the lactate build-up, growth hormone and IGF-1 (insulin growth factor) are also produced."</i><br /><br />
Meanwhile, the very tiny capillaries in the injured (or amputated) limb gradually and efficiently become fully engorged with blood. The skin in the injured limb (or amputated stump) becomes pink, rosy, or even a deep red. The engorgement of the capillaries in blood leads to a hormonal response, a decrease in C-reactive protein, and an activation of the peripheral nerves. The C-reactive protein helps reduce pain while the activation of the peripheral nerves tricks the brain to think the amputated limb is intact in some way.
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The number of KAATSU Progressive Cycle sets can be repeated throughout the day in several different sessions (in the morning, afternoon, and evening) in order to effectively manage the pain.<br /><br />
The photos below show the effect of engorgement of blood on the right hand and forearm due to the wearing of the KAATSU Air Band on one arm and not the other. The KAATSU Progressive Cycle mode repeatedly, progressively incrementally, slowly, and gently leads to this engorgement.<br /><br />
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Other phenomena aid in the reduction of pain.<br /><br />
Dr. Nakajima explains, "<i>Exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) is a reduction in pain sensitivity and/or perception of pain intensity to noxious stimuli following acute exercise. This is a temporary effect that occurs as a result of neurophysiological effects. <br /><br />
One hypothesized mechanism is the enhancement of descending pain. Inhibitory effect through activation of the endogenous pain inhibitory system that secretes antinociceptive substances. These substances include endorphins and endocannabinoids, both of which have been found to increase circulating concentrations after exercise. Although the mechanism is not well established, exercise that clears a single bout of either resistance or aerobic exercise causes hypoalgesia for up to 30 minutes in healthy, pain-free individuals. <br /><br />
EIH responses are more variable in individuals with chronic pain who are pain sensitive. The intensity may be decreased, unchanged, or even increased in response to exercise (i.e., hyperalgesia). Nevertheless, exercise is widely used as a therapeutic strategy for individuals with chronic pain. Movement with KAATSU also has the ability to reduce pain and reduce sensitivity in muscles and joints.</i> <br /><br />
<i>Experimental pain studies demonstrate that focal joint pain leads to decreased muscle function, impaired motor control, and fear-avoidance behavior patterns (i.e., avoidance of painful activities). Collectively, this can lead to a spiraling vicious cycle of bodily function that can increase the risk of developing chronic and degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. Exercise interventions that can properly load the injured area, relieve pain, and increase muscle strength are presented as effective management systems that target the multiple factors in these complex conditions. Exercise has the ability to reduce pain and increase muscle strength, but this form of training can also increase the load on the injured area, exacerbating symptoms. </i><br /><br />
<i>There are several studies investigating BFR and hypoalgesia. Additionally, many KAATSU Specialists in Japan have noticed about this phenomenon. A landmark study by Vasileios Korakakis in 2018 (<i><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1466853X18303584" target="_blank">Low load resistance training with blood flow restriction decreases anterior knee pain more than resistance training alone. A pilot randomised controlled trial)</a></i> investigated the use of BFR in 30 male patients suffering from anterior knee pain. Their pain scores were significantly reduced while performing three common functional tasks in response to BFR</i>.<br /><br />
<i>Although there are increasing applications and growing evidence supporting the use of KAATSU in pain management, how and why KAATSU is effective remains, admittedly, a matter of speculation. <br /><br />
A 2019 review by Luke Hughes and Stephen David Patterson (<i><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31288213/" target="_blank">Examination of the comfort and pain experienced with blood flow restriction training during post-surgery rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction patients: A UK National Health Service tria</a>l</i>) investigated some of the potential mechanisms by which BFR affects pain. This includes Conditioned Pain Modulation where the simplest way to describe conditioned pain regulation is the phrase 'pain cures pain'. Although BFR is characterized by low-intensity training, the literature consistently reports pain and discomfort comparable to high-intensity exercise. <br /><br />
Secondly, it also includes the recruitment of fast-twitch fibers. This is a key mechanism behind BFR and hypoalgesia and may be a key factor in BFR and hypertrophy.<br /><br />
Thirdly, through the opioid and endocannabinoid system (that bind distinct receptors that co-localize in areas of the brain involved with the processing of pain signals), experiments with the KAATSU Cycle sets induce serum β-Endorphin</i>."<br /><br />
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Copyright © 2014 - 2023 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com" target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-75076186499645886232022-11-27T09:24:00.008-08:002023-02-04T14:19:45.596-08:00Rachel Roberts Uses Her Creativity With Recipes and KAATSU<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJd5I5OGQDPQTy7k3YIcYdRk8O60Yf2ExcR6GmKMlntaNiwPwQCU2-mAmVLcMxRBBXw4cmeVuQ2E9JkZCZh3Sy4_iAqCfleBwWSPbAwKINdEicQaICjaWilPXv4w8xg1H9tEgh_fl2CsZcgh4ctmRKJO4yylEP_qywAf9i71L6pvmamu2AbjeqCTh/s1190/Screenshot%202022-11-27%20at%209.21.06%20AM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="662" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJd5I5OGQDPQTy7k3YIcYdRk8O60Yf2ExcR6GmKMlntaNiwPwQCU2-mAmVLcMxRBBXw4cmeVuQ2E9JkZCZh3Sy4_iAqCfleBwWSPbAwKINdEicQaICjaWilPXv4w8xg1H9tEgh_fl2CsZcgh4ctmRKJO4yylEP_qywAf9i71L6pvmamu2AbjeqCTh/s600/Screenshot%202022-11-27%20at%209.21.06%20AM.png"/></a>
Houston native Rachel Roberts is a well-known chef, social media influencer, podcaster, and regular KAATSU user.<br/><br/>
With her tagline, "Eat Clean, Drink a little Dirty!", 49-year-old Roberts leads an active lifestyle inside her home, at her studio, and outside entertaining clients and friends. <br/><br/>
Her days and nights are filled with being creative in the kitchen and on the road.<br/><br/>
However, the stunning Texas beauty admits to not being a fan of exercise. "<i>I like being in shape and enjoying being fit, but I prefer to have a nice glass of red wine in my hand rather than a dumbbell. I would have work with a skillet than a jump rope</i>."<br/><br/>
But after an unanticipated introduction to KAATSU by renowned architect Michael Chiarelli, her perspective of health and fitness was completely transformed. "<i>Michael taught me that by doing KAATSU Cycle sets, even while we are sitting down creating new recipes or designing new spaces for a restaurant or hotel, we are actually working out. And by working out, I do not mean doing burpees or push-ups. I mean exercising on the cellular level. I mean exercising by increasing the elasticity of our vascular tissue and producing a healthy hormonal response in an incredibly easy way</i>."<br/><br/>
Roberts' ingenuity in presenting healthy nutrition to people of all ages and backgrounds is a part of her DNA. Since an early age given her Italian mother's passion for cooking and her Texarkana father's love of grilling and barbequing, she has nurtured a wide variety of colorful dishes with a variety of flavors based on her deep-seated philosophy of "eating what you grow". <br/><br/>
That same ingenuity that she taps into with her recipes is mirrored by her incorporation of KAATSU in her daily lifestyle. "<i>I eat what I grow and I use what I have</i>," she explains. "<i>With KAATSU equipment, I can go about my daily life and use the natural movement of my arms and legs to increase my strength and stamina as well as maintain and improve my muscle tone and skin elasticity. It is so easy and convenient. The results just come about naturally. And just like my recipes, I want to share it with the world</i>."<br/><br/>
To learn more about Rachel Roberts, visit <a href="https://www.rachelrobertsrecipes.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. To listen to her podcast, visit <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rachel_roberts_recipes" target="_blank">here</a>. To watch her on TikTok, visit <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rachel_roberts_recipes" target="_blank">here</a>. To follow her on Instagram, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelrobertsrecipes/" target="_blank">here</a>. Her YouTube channel is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachel.a.roberts.372" target="_blank">here</a>. <br/><br/>
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Copyright © 2014 - 2022 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com" target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com1Huntington Beach, CA, USA33.6594835 -117.99880265.3492496638211549 -153.1550526 61.969717336178846 -82.8425526tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-50084659822905938292022-11-02T14:49:00.002-07:002022-11-02T14:49:48.279-07:00KAATSU For An Aging Baby Boomer Market<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="385" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kKgrqs96IDk?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div><br />
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The KAATSU Progressive Cycle mode is an effective, convenient, and safe means to prevent and reverse sarcopenia, as thousands of Baby Boomers are currently doing in 49 countries around the world. <br /><br />
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and is a major problem especially among older individuals. <br /><br />
Among both males and females, muscle strength decreases with age and muscle volume quickly decreases (0.45 kg per year) as individuals age past 50 years old. That is, fast twitch muscle fiber decreases on average to 50% by the age of 80 years.<br /><br />
To prevent it, physicians and physiologists understand that high-intensity resistance exercise (e.g., weight training or body weight exercises) is required. But this type of training is usually not possible - or even desired - by the elderly. <br /><br />
But with KAATSU, individuals up to the age of 104 can perform low-load or no-load, non-impact exercise with KAATSU equipment following the KAATSU Cycle modality to induce muscle hypertrophy and strengthen muscle even with short-term, low-intensity exercise. With the KAATSU Air Bands, the KAATSU no-load, non-impact exercise physiologically and safely equals outcomes produced by high-intensity, high-load training. In both cases (KAATSU and high-intensity, high-load training), the muscle and brain are stimulated to induce muscle hypertrophy and strength.<br /><br />
Elderly KAATSU users are strongly recommended to use repeated (3-6) KAATSU Progressive Cycle sets on their arms first, and then subsequently on their legs. Ideally, this is done sometime in the morning or afternoon. Users can then do a few KAATSU Progressive Cycle sets on either their arms and/or legs during the evening hours, optimally less than hour before bedtime.<br /><br />
The KAATSU B1 is the next-generation model that can be used safely, effectively, and conveniently by users over the age of 50 years.<br /><br />
It is well-established that an increase in muscle strength and mass leads to quality of life improvements like getting up and out of a chair or bed, and lifting objects.<br /><br />
Former University of Tokyo Hospital cardiologist Dr. Nakajima explains the process leading up to muscle hypertrophy due to traditional resistance training. "<i>Typically, an individual needs to perform at least 65% of 1RM to create mechanical stress, metabolic stress, Hormone (cathecholamine) secretion, Growth factor, Cytokin (IL-6), nerve factor, local circulation, hypoxia and cell swelling that leads to adaptation and an increase in protein synthesis and decrease in protein degradation.<br /><br />
In contrast, KAATSU leads to several mechanisms that cause KAATSU's hypertrophic effects: recruitment of fast twitch muscle fibers, increase in Growth Hormone and IGF-1 (Insulin Growth Factor), amino acid uptake, increase in protein synthesis and a decrease in myostatin.</i>"<br /><br />
He described the process. "<i>Maintenance of skeletal muscle mass is dependent on the relationship of muscle protein balance - protein synthesis and breakdown. A negative protein balance induces muscle atrophy, whereas a positive balance induces muscle hypertrophy.<br /><br />
After muscle disuse, during long-term bed rest and simulated models of no-bearing activity, severe skeletal muscle atrophy develops due to altered protein metabolism leading to decreased muscle contractile protein content.<br /><br />
To prevent this, resistance exercise, an established and potent stimulus for enhancing muscle protein synthesis and subsequent muscle hypertrophy, is traditionally used.<br /><br />
Conversely, skeletal muscle is a plastic organ that adapts its mass to the different conditions by affecting pathways that regulate protein and cellular turnover. Repetitive KAATSU appears to be a novel stimulus for skeletal muscle to induce a net positive protein balance and prevent atrophy especially with patients with orthopedic diseases or injuries or those with disuse syndrome, sarcopenia and cachexia (weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness)</i>."<br /><br />
The video below shows the before-and-after effects of KAATSU Cycle on a 104-year-old female from Kawasaki, Japan who shows what is possible with KAATSU under the guidance of her physician <a href="http://www.kaatsu-rehabili.com/odagiri_hospital/odagiri.html" target="_blank">Dr. Odagiri</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="385" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qutewA48Nkg?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div>
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The patient was bedridden and uncommunicative for two months with severe dementia. She was transferred from her local hospital to Odagiri Hospital where she was treated with KAATSU. Initially for the first month, she simply did KAATSU Cycle as she remained in bed. Gradually, she became communicative and was able to get out of bed. Eventually, over the course of two months, she was able to do a variety of exercises and found herself wishing to live to be 200 years old [see English translation in video above].<br /><br />
During the Japanese-language video, she was asked how old she is and she answers as 104, holding a document confirming her age and birth date. She is shown doing a variety of exercises with her KAATSU Air Bands on (at an Optimal SKU level of 120).<br /><br />
Her doctors also documented her muscle gains in her upper legs (quadricep + hamstring) via before-and-after comparative computed tomography scans (3 months apart):<br /><br />
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Copyright © 2014 - 2022 by <a href="http://www.kaatsu.com" target="_blank">KAATSU Global</a>Steven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281345294420163047.post-25181423916292387272022-10-26T06:56:00.005-07:002022-10-26T06:57:49.651-07:00Siim Land Talks KAATSU<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="385" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MvVwx2VqRhM" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe></div><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SiimLand" target="_blank">Siim Land</a> is an author, speaker, high performance coach and biohacker who talked about KAATSU with John Doolittle and Steven Munatones this week on his podcast.<br /><br />
Who is Siim Land? Learn more below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="385" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LbEMQJj-leM" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe></div>
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