Discover the power of blood flow restriction (BFR) training with Steven Borden, General Manager of SAGA. In this episode of The BluePrint, Dr. Erik Korem and Steven dive deep into the science and practical applications of BFR technology.

Steven shares his journey from college football player to sports tech innovator, exploring how BFR training is revolutionizing strength, hypertrophy, and rehabilitation protocols. Learn about the physiological benefits of BFR, from hormonal responses to pain reduction, and how it can be a game-changer for athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts alike.

Learn:

• How BFR training works and its physiological effects
• Protocols for using BFR in strength and hypertrophy training
• BFR's potential for pain reduction and injury recovery
• Practical ways to incorporate BFR into your workout routine
• The future of BFR technology in sports and rehabilitation

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Journal Articles

Blood flow restriction training in clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Blood flow restriction as a post-exercise recovery strategy: A systematic review of the current status of the literature

Quotable moments:

"BFR training almost turns your treadmill walk at two miles an hour into four and a half or five miles an hour. It's just increasing the intensity of your exercise." - Steven Borden

"There's now less blood... This causes a sort of deprivation of available oxygen that our muscles can utilize." - Steven Borden

"If you're going to use them, you need to use them really, really well, outside of the fundamentals of sprinting, jumping, throwing, lifting, and then nailing the fundamentals of nutrition and sleep." - Dr. Erik Korem

"I don't think you can hack your way to resilience. However, there are certain tools that do yield high results. You get a really good ROI. This is one of them." - Dr. Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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