BFR Deep Dive: Your Questions Answered
with Guests Dr. Sten Stray-Gundersen, MS, PhD Candidate - Dr. Peter Cichonski, DC , Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters Natural Olympia Bronze Medalist
I've had personal experience with blood flow restriction training and I can say the results are phenomenal and almost instantly noticeable. And I often wonder why more people haven't jumped onboard. Today we will answer all the questions you have.
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Show Notes:
BFR Deep Dive: Your Questions Answered
[00:06:15] A brief history of BFR (blood flow restriction).
[00:08:10] There's a certain cascade of intramuscular events that take place when you congest the muscle, whether it's by taking a supplement or doing it more efficiently with a BFR band. Sten explains.
[00:10:00] Sten goes on to explain what exactly blood flow restriction.
[00:12:45] Sten replies to a question of Carl’s on the difference between the various bands people use.
[00:13:21] Peter conveys how he experiences the efficacy of the BFR bands and how he uses them, and Sten joins in – do not miss out on these interesting particulars!
[00:21:00] Carl explains how he applies the BFR bands and then asks if he is missing out by doing it this particular way. Sten responds in detail.
[00:24:45] Sten then eloquently responds to how this potentially injures the artery.
[00:28:30] Carl speaks to how the peptide Thymosin Beta-4 has been shown to reverse any damage done by ischemia reperfusion of the heart and brain.
[00:30:05] Listen to a detailed discussion by the whole panel on how to use the bands during training and if pressure should be adjusted during your exercise regime.
[00:40:45] Peter elaborates on how he uses the bands in his practice. Both Carl and Sten join in with their own experiences.
[00:45:30] Sten elucidates on how the BFR bands impacts on cardiovascular health.
[00:50:00] Sten responds to the following questions:
- When using the bands in everyday movement, how many minutes can you keep them on?
- Could wear the bands passively?
[00:54:08] Peter partakes in the discussion by describing how he would utilize them in this scenario.
[01:02:41] Sten and Peter respond to a listener’s question on how to use the bands after a hip replacement and why it is currently causing her pain when she uses it.
[01:09:00] Most people walk around with patterns that are created from work, sleep, and recreation. Peter further expands on the problems people face with shortened muscles, splinting spasms and how ART (active release technique) could assist before ramping up and using the BFR bands.
[01:14:25] Carl tells a story of when he injured a hip.
[01:16:07] It is amazing how the muscles are instinctive and intuitive, and they are constantly adjusting to keep your body out of pain – Sten agrees and elaborates.
[01:18:00] If you have been thinking about BFR bands, you've heard me talk about them for years. If you just haven't taken the plunge, step out of your comfort zone and get a pair, I promise you, you won't be disappointed. You will never look back after buying BFR and think “that was a waste of money”.
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