BFR Better For Results Podcast

First episode of Season 2!!!! Nick shares insights from his latest meta-analysis (Do blood flow restriction exercises offer additional benefits when compared to conventional exercises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation? A systematic review and meta-analysis) on blood flow restriction (BFR) in musculoskeletal rehab, highlighting its benefits, methodology, and future directions. Paper: https://bjsm.b...

In this rapid-fire episode from CSM, we chat with Teddy Willsey of Healthy Baller PT about the current state of rehab. We discuss the frustrations with traditional PT models, the importance of objective measures and workload management, social media misinformation, and the exciting potential of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR). Key Takeaways: Critique of traditional PT and the benefits of a 1-on-1, pe...

Get BFR Certified: ⁠http://bit.ly/bfrpros In this enlightening episode, host Nick Rolnick interviews Dr. Sten Stray Gundersen, a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of South Carolina and an expert in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. Dr. Gundersen shares his personal journey into BFR research, from his experiences as a college soccer player to his current academic pursuits. Key to...

* Get BFR Certified: * ⁠http://bit.ly/bfrpros In this solo episode, The Human Performance Mechanic, Dr. Nicholas Rolnick dives deep into the complex world of auto-regulation in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. He explores: The definition and mechanics of auto-regulation in BFR devices Key studies investigating auto-regulation, including work by Hughes et al. (2018) and Jacobs et al. (2023) D...

*Get BFR Certified:* http://bit.ly/bfrpros In this episode, host Nick Rolnick sits down with Nick Colosi, founder and CEO of Smart Tools Plus, to discuss the evolution of their Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) devices. Colosi provides an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of developing the Smart Cuffs, now in their fourth generation. Key topics covered: The transition from manual to automated...

*BFR Coaching Mentorship:* http://bit.ly/4c54iPx Episode 16 - From Rigidity to Flexibility: Mastering the Pressure Load Continuum in BFR In this episode of the BFR Better for Results Podcast, Nicholas Rolnick, the Human Performance Mechanic, dives deep into the philosophy behind pressure, load, and repetition schemes in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. Key topics include: The importance of f...

*BFR Coaching Mentorship:* http://bit.ly/4c54iPx Welcome back to another episode of the BFR Better for Results podcast! I’m Nick Rolnick, co-founder of the BFR Pros, physical therapist, strength conditioning coach, and expert in blood flow restriction (BFR) training and muscle hypertrophy. Today, I’m diving into the critical question: how many repetitions do we need to stimulate muscle growth to t...

In this episode, host Nicholas Rolnick sits down with Vasileios Korakakis, Ph. D., a physical therapist and expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and blood flow restriction (BFR) training. They discuss Vasileios' fascinating research on using BFR for pain relief, including his studies showing BFR can significantly reduce pain levels compared to exercise alone in conditions like knee osteoar...

In this episode of the BFR Better For Results Podcast, host Nick Rolnick sits down with Dr. Tim Gabbett, a world-renowned sports scientist and pioneer of the acute to chronic workload ratio. Dr. Gabbett shares his fascinating journey, including earning not one but two PhDs. They dive deep into Dr. Gabbett's groundbreaking work on monitoring athlete training loads and the acute to chronic workl...

In this episode of the BFR Better For Results Podcast, Eugen Loki (@Pheasyque on Instagram) joins the show. Eugen is one of the most popular artists on Instagram, known for his simple yet informative illustrations that help break down complex topics in fitness, nutrition, and strength training. He discusses his background and how he became passionate about understanding the fundamental science beh...

On this episode of the BFR Better For Results Podcast, host Nick Rolnick the Human Performance Mechanic sits down with Dr. Rich Severin, a cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical expert. They discuss respiratory muscle training - why it matters, the underlying mechanisms, and how it can potentially enhance athletic performance. Dr. Severin explains how training the breathing muscles using the same p...

On this episode of the BFR Better for Results podcast, host Nick Rolnick (The Human Performance Mechanic) sits down with Dr. GD Prathap, India's first blood flow restriction (BFR) training instructor. Dr. Prathap, a physical therapist, discusses his journey to becoming a pioneer of BFR training in India. He shares the barriers he has faced in introducing this novel training technique, as well...

In this episode of the BFR Better for Results podcast, host Nick Rolnick sits down with Dr. Samuel Buckner from the University of South Florida to discuss the latest research and trends in exercise science and strength training. They kick things off by diving deep into Dr. Buckner's background and what sparked his interest in studying muscle growth, hypertrophy, and blood flow restriction trai...

In this episode of the BFR Better For Results Podcast Nick Rolnick sits down with Dr. Milo Wolf, an exercise science researcher who recently completed his Ph. D. on the effects of range of motion during resistance training. Dr. Wolf shares his fascinating journey from being a teenage bodybuilder to conducting groundbreaking research on muscle growth. They dive into Dr. Wolf's meta-analysis whi...

In this episode of the Better For Results podcast, host Nick Rolnick speaks with Evan Piekon from NNOXX, the creators of a device that can non-invasively measure nitric oxide levels in muscles in real time. Nick and Evan have an in-depth discussion on using muscle oxygenation monitoring to assess physiological limitations and guide training programs. Topics covered include: How NNOXX technology al...

Get an in-depth education on blood flow restriction (BFR) from leading experts and educators, Nick Rolnick, The Human Performance Mechanic, and Dr. Susie Lachowski, PhD, CSCS. Their insightful discussion unpacks everything you need to know to properly implement this innovative technique. You'll learn: How BFR devices differ in materials, pressure levels, and ability to restrict vs fully occlud...

Welcome to the first ever episode of the (BFR) Better For Results Podcast with your host Nick Rolnick, AKA The Human Performance Mechanic! In this kickoff episode, Nick discusses his mission to help people return to activities they love through innovative techniques like BFR. He shares his approach as the "human performance mechanic" who views the body as a complex machine needing customized care....

In this BFR Better For Results Podcast episode, host Nicholas Rolnick, the Human Performance Mechanic, interviews Kyle Ruth, a competitive CrossFit athlete and coach at Training Think Tank in Georgia. They discuss various advanced training techniques that Ruth employs to enhance the competitive edge of CrossFit athletes, including blood flow restriction (BFR) training, sauna training, and isocapni...

In this (BFR) Better For Results Podcast episode, host Nicholas Rolnick, the Human Performance Mechanic, features an in-depth conversation with Jeremy Loenneke, an associate professor at the University of Mississippi and an expert in exercise physiology and Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. The discussion delves into various aspects of muscle physiology, BFR training, and exercise science. Ke...

In this BFR Better For Results Podcast episode, host Nicholas Rolnick, the Human Performance Mechanic, interviews Tim Werner, an associate professor at Salisbury University, about the importance of arterial stiffness and its relation to exercise, particularly resistance and aerobic exercises. They discuss the physiology of arterial stiffness, its implications for systemic health, and how exercise...

Ready to crush common muscle-building misconceptions and unlock your ultimate gains potential? This marathon episode of the BFR Better for Results Podcast takes you deep into the science of muscle hypertrophy with leading expert Paul Carter. Paul, alongside his partner Chris Beardsley, is on a mission to slay the muscle-building myths holding you back. In this no-holds-barred conversation, we dive...