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.
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:
* a 40-yard dash
* physical measurements
* bench press
* vertical jump
* broad jump
* 20-yard shuttle
* three-cone drill
* 60-yard shuttle
How can KAATSU equipment be optimally used to prepare for the NFL Combine?
Recovery and Warm-up
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.
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.
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.
Before Each Test
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.
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.
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.
After Each Test
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.
This Cycle process is repeated, gradual, incremental, and progressive helps the athlete recover optimally for the next test or workout.
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.
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.
The 40-yard Dash
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.
In training, a player can use the KAATSU Cycle mode with the KAATSU AirBands on his legs with one-finger tightness to warm-up.
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.
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.
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.
When he is prepared, he can then practice his 40-yard dash - or portions of the sprint.
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.
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.
Bench Press
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.
The key to these light-weight sets is to do 3-4 sets with each set going to maximum effort.
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.
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.
It is this stress that leads to a secretion of HGH and a subsequent increase in size and strength.
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.
Vertical Jump
Similar to Olympic jumpers and NBA basketball players, a player can use the KAATSU Cycle mode to warm-up and as a recovery tool.
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.
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.
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.
When he is prepared, he can then practice his maximum leaps.
Broad Jump
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.
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.
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.
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.
When he is prepared, he can then practice his maximum jumps.
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20-yard Shuttle, Three-cone Drill, 60-yard Shuttle
Similar to the physical tests described above, the player can:
* warm-up with the Progressive KAATSU Cycle mode
* do some moderate shuttle runs and drills with the KAATSU Constant mode without the connector tubes
* remove the KAATSU equipment, rest, rehydrate, and get mentally prepared for some maximum efforts
* do a few repetitions at maximum effort as his body is vascularly and hormonally optimized in the post-KAATSU state
* recover using the KAATSU Cycle mode in either the Standard or Customized pressure stting
Versality - Convenience - Efficacy
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.
Rehabilitation
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.
Recovery
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.
Insomnia and Jetlag
KAATSU equipment and protocols can also be used to minimize insomnia and jetlag if used approximately an hour before bedtime in a gentle manner.
Versatility & Augmentation
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.
Or the KAATSU equipment can literally be used solely by itself with bodyweight exercises.
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.
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