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The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast

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This podcast is designed to equip you with everything you need to utilize the powerful tool of blood flow restriction to drive results. We cover basic to advanced physiology of BFR, review the latest research, and talk with some of the best physical therapists, strength coaches, and sports scientists in the world to gain the insight you need to improve your performance through blood flow restriction.

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Episodes

How To Wear Your BFR Cuffs (And If You Should Wear Them Differently For Calf / Forearm Training) 15.04.2024 6:40

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Take 20% off our bluetooth-enabled, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs with the discount code "bfrpodcast" - Shop here . Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Contact: steven@saga.fitness Disclaimer: This episode and all information on SAGA’s podcast, website, and...

Rethinking the 30-15-15-15 Protocol (Blood Flow Restriction) 23.10.2023 9:12

Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training If You're Over 50 Years Old 13.09.2023 22:17

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Take 20% off our bluetooth-enabled, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs with the discount code "bfrpodcast" - Shop here . Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook References Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy in Older Indiv...

How to Grow Your Quads with BFR Training: Quad Hypertrophy Program 12.07.2023 22:21

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Contact: steven@saga.fitness Disclaimer: This episode and all information on SAGA’s podcast, website, and other platforms is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical...

How to Grow Your Hamstrings with BFR Training: Hamstring Hypertrophy Program 05.07.2023 23:37

Can You Grow Your Chest & Glutes With Blood Flow Restriction Training? 15.06.2023 12:25

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook References The effects of upper body blood flow restriction training on muscles located proximal to the applied occlusive pressure: A systematic review with meta-analysis Contact: steven@saga.fitness Disclaimer: This e...

BFR Training for Improving Sprint Speed? Post-Activation Potentiation, and Pain Mitigation with Joel Novak 17.05.2023 38:57

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Joel Novak is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner of My Performance Rehab, and BFR educator. His extensive experience not only teaching the science and application of BFR, but applying it with his patients in the field...

A Masterclass On BFR Training For Endurance Athletes: Benefits, Protocols and Periodization with Nathan Smith 03.05.2023 41:42

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Nathan Smith, PhD is an exercise science lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia and lead author on several papers exploring the benefits and applications of blood flow restriction training for endurance ath...

How Blood Flow Restriction Training Can Improve Cognition: BFR & Cognition Series, Part 3 25.04.2023 15:06

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook This episode serves as part 3 of an in-depth 4-part series on the potential cognitive benefits to BFR training. Much of the information discussed in this series is pulled from a 2021 hypothesis paper by Yamada et al. (...

Can BFR Training Improve Cognition? BFR & Cognition Series, Part 2: Research Review 19.04.2023 11:34

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. This episode serves as part 2 of an in-depth 4-part series on the potential cognitive benefits to BFR training. Much of the information discussed in this series is pulled from a 2021 hypothesis paper by Yamada et al. ( Acute exercise and cognition: A review with testable questions for future...

Blood Flow Restriction Training & Cognition Series, Part 1: Introductory Concepts 17.04.2023 8:16

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook This episode serves as part 1 of an in-depth 4-part series on the potential cognitive benefits to BFR training. Much of the information discussed in this series is pulled from a 2021 hypothesis paper by Yamada et al. (...

Blood Flow Restriction and Exercise Selection: What Exercises are "Best"? 30.03.2023 29:01

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook This episode discusses blood flow restriction and exercise selection - how do you know which exercises to perform under BFR? Rather than simply provide a list of exercises, the goal of this episode is to provide a fram...

Myths and Misconceptions of Blood Flow Restriction Training 28.03.2023 13:57

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook In today's episode we discuss four common myths and misconceptions of BFR training. We talk about the origins of each myth (and the grains of truth to them) and ultimately realign them with reality. If you have any tho...

How Frequently Should You Train Under BFR? Safety and Performance Implications 23.03.2023 26:35

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook This episode discusses the safety and effectiveness of different weekly BFR training frequencies based on individual goals. Structure for this episode below: A review of common recommendations around BFR training frequ...

Lifting Heavy Under BFR: Potential Benefits and Emerging Literature with Dr. Lee Winchester 01.03.2023 38:38

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Lee Winchester (PhD, Physiology and Biophysics). Lee is a professor in the exercise physiology department at the University of Alabama - his lab has particular interest in the alterat...

Blood Flow Restriction for Jiu Jitsu Athletes with Joshua Settlage 22.02.2023 46:20

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook On today’s episode we welcome Joshua Settlage. Josh is a strength coach with a directed focus in the combat sport arena (and more specifically, with jiu jitsu athletes). He’s a jiu jitsu competitor himself and someone...

Does Cuff Width Matter in Blood Flow Restriction Training? 15.02.2023 9:37

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Size matters! In this episode, we address the primary questions and concerns around BFR cuff width, including: Cuff width's impact on recommended pressure Cuff width and muscle growth - is there an ideal width? The eff...

Safety & Application of BFR Training with Adolescents 08.02.2023 30:55

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Is BFR training safe for youth athletes? Today’s episode features an in depth discussion on the topic with Professor Mike Rosenthal. Mike is a board certified specialist in sports physical therapy and a professor in th...

BFR Training: All About the 30-15-15-15 Protocol 01.02.2023 12:03

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook The 30-15-15-15 protocol is commonly utilized in BFR training - in this episode, we discuss what it is, what the logic behind it is (in other words, why that rep scheme?) and most importantly, how you can apply it to y...

When Should You Train Under Blood Flow Restriction? 4 Situations To Apply The Modality 27.01.2023 17:15

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook BFR can be a powerful tool, but like any modality, it has specific use cases. In this episode, we discuss the 4 primary situations where you can extract maximum value out of BFR training. References: Blood flow restric...

BFR Training and Blood Pressure: Everything You Need to Know 18.01.2023 15:00

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Does BFR training increase blood pressure relative to traditional resistance or endurance training? In this episode, we discuss the potential mechanisms by which BFR training could elicit transient rises in blood press...

Should You Train to Failure with Blood Flow Restriction? 10.01.2023 17:07

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook It is often suggested that training to failure under BFR is necessary in order to build muscle and strength - but is this necessary? In this episode, we discuss the logical underpinning behind this assertion and how it...

Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOP) for BFR Training: Everything You Need to Know 09.12.2022 22:15

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook Understanding limb occlusion pressure is a prerequisite to fully understanding the physiology of blood flow restriction. In this episode, we discuss: What limb occlusion pressure is Why it's important for BFR training...

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? 29.11.2022 15:00

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast is brought to you by SAGA - a world leader in innovative BFR technology. Download The Comprehensive Guide to BFR Training for free here: BFR Ebook This episode will introduce you to the fundamentals of blood flow restriction training. We'll cover: What blood flow restriction training is specifically Why you may want to implement it (what the benefits and use case...

The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast: What to Expect 17.11.2022 5:01

Welcome to The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast by SAGA . As a company we (not surprisingly) are in the blood flow restriction space. We produced the world’s first fully wireless, bluetooth-controlled BFR cuffs. Since we delivered this innovation to the market about two years ago, we’ve received a flood of questions from our customers about BFR globally - everything from the basics of BFR physiology...