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What is KAATSU?

Introduction Kaatsu (Japanese: 加圧, often styled as KAATSU or KAATSU) is a patented exercise method developed by Dr. Yoshiaki Sato that is based on blood flow moderation exercise (or vascular occlusion moderation training) involving compression of the vasculature proximal to the exercising muscles by the Kaatsu Master device. Invention In 1966 at the age of… Read More

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An Overview of Blood Flow Restriction Training

Introduction Blood flow restriction training / Occlusion Training (also abbreviated BFR training) or Occlusion Training or KAATSU is an exercise and rehabilitation modality where resistance exercise, aerobic exercise or physical therapy movements are performed while using an Occlusion Cuff which is applied to the proximal aspect of the muscle on either the arms or legs.… Read More

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Mental and Physical Synergy in Military Training

Introduction Military training does not fixate only on physical fitness; it demands a balance of mental resilience and physical strength to meet the rigorous demands of service. Soldiers operate in high-stress environments, requiring not just endurance but also the mental clarity to make split-second decisions. Achieving this balance is no small feat and involves training… Read More

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An Overview of Acute Muscle Soreness

Introduction Acute muscle soreness (AMS) is the pain felt in muscles during and immediately, up to 24 hours, after strenuous physical exercise. The pain appears within a minute of contracting the muscle and it will disappear within two or three minutes or up to several hours after relaxing it. There are two causes of acute… Read More

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The ‘Runner’s High’

Introduction The runner’s high is a transient state of euphoria coupled with lessened feelings of anxiety and a higher pain threshold, which can come either from continuous moderate physical exertion over time or from short bursts of high-intensity exercise. The exact prevalence is unknown, but it seems to be a relatively rare phenomenon that not… Read More