KAATSU Strength and Conditioning
KAATSU Strength and Conditioning (body weight exercise) – private lessons
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Movement to engage muscles
KAATSU Strength and Conditioning
KAATSU Strength and Conditioning is an engineered strength training cycle that is both highly efficient and very effective. Created by Yoshiaki Sato in 1966 and perfected in the 70’s, this method was specifically developed and enhanced to aid with health, fitness, rehabilitation, and with recovering from injuries. It can be used while sitting still or while engaging in various activities, exercise included. It is a pioneer in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), and it currently has over 80 peer-reviewed academic and medical research papers written about it, with roots of study stemming from the University of Tokyo. Safety has been KAATSU’ Strength and Conditioning’s top priority ever since its humble beginnings, and it succeeds strongly at that– after all, even a 104-year-old woman can use KAATSU Strength and Conditioning to help treat her health conditions!
How does KAATSU Strength and Conditioning work?
KAATSU Strength and Conditioning makes use of an automated compressor and pneumatic stretchable bands placed around the upper areas of one’s arms and legs. Once these bands are attached and activated, they are controlled by various algorithms that compress and expand the bands in a particular rhythm which restricts blood flow in a safe manner, as proven by the 10-year long extensive research of Sato alongside a handful of cardiologists.
This pumped-up sensation caused by blood restriction, according to Sato, is similar to what his limbs feel during a weightlifting session. This sensation is what inspired him to research the effects of blood pressure to the body, especially during strenuous activities. Upon looking at the scientific aspect, research teams began to realize that this rhythmic blood restriction causes lactic acid to build up in the muscles, which then causes the pituitary gland to secrete growth hormones. These hormones are then secreted in large amounts, simulating the effects of movement and exercise, which then activates the body’s metabolism. Its effects also appear to be catalysts to many beneficial processes, such as an increase in blood circulation and nitric oxide production.
Why use KAATSU Strength and Conditioning?
With the ability to affect the body’s physiology, KAATSU Strength and Conditioning is sure to have many benefits. Apart from the advantage of being able to practice KAATSU Strength and Conditioning anywhere, there are three main reasons why people opt to use KAATSU Strength and Conditioning, and these are as follows:
1. Faster Recovery
People can suffer from muscle fatigue, inflammation, and soreness– especially after intensive workouts. If you are an active person, you know how much time is lost with recovering from overwork and muscle strain. With KAATSU Strength and Conditioning, your body’s physiology is reset much faster than normal, helping your body bounce back into another workout session in no time. This effect can also be achieved by those plagued by jet lag, insomnia, and lethargy. The KAATSU Strength and Conditioning method helps reset your circadian rhythm, also stimulating the removal of metabolic waste, causing a well-rested sensation throughout your body.
2. Stronger Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation processes, such as ones caused by surgery, injury, or other aches and pains, can take a very long time. KAATSU Strength and Conditioning helps cut this time down with its noninvasive protocols, helping reduce muscle atrophy. Patients suffering from immobility, brain injury, and muscular dystrophy have incorporated KAATSU Strength and Conditioning into their physical therapy programs, significantly decreasing the pain that they experience while increasing their mobility.
3. Better Performance
KAATSU Strength and Conditioning improves stamina, speed, strength, and mobility, as it makes the body think that it is working harder than it actually is, all without increasing the effort. It improves overall fitness without negatively impacting the body and without taking too much time and energy.