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BFR is the latest trend among Olympians

Written by Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD · · 2 min read

Among Olympians, Blood Flow Restriction is a prominent fitness fad.

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A new technique is being tested by some athletes in Tokyo to improve the impact of training and speed recuperation. A former Japanese powerlifter deserves credit.

Every four years, the Summer Olympics showcase the world’s greatest athletes’ most recent training or recovery methods.

Cupping, an ancient Chinese procedure that involves suction on aching muscles and tendons, left many swimmers with red circular markings on their skin in 2016.

This year, tourniquets appear to be the most popular accessory.

Dr. Neeraj Mehta, who is the director of GFFI Fitness Academy also agreed on the BFR training benefits. As said by Dr. Neeraj Mehta, “Injury Rehabilitation May Benefit from Blood Flow Restriction Training. Physical therapists employ BFR training to help patients improve strength while placing less pressure on their bodies. Smaller weights put less strain on the wounded patient’s limbs and joints, which is advantageous. They will be able to build muscular growth and strength in a more secure manner.

There isn’t a cut outbreak, to be sure. However, American swimmer Michael Andrew is using tourniquet-like bands in the practice pool. During training, Galen Rupp, the defending marathon bronze champion, wears identical bands across his legs.

They are among the elite athletes who have embraced blood flow restriction, which is exactly what it sounds like: cutting off blood supply to certain muscles for brief periods of time to improve training benefits and encourage recovery.

Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen, a physician and sports medicine researcher who has recently worked closely with Olympic organizations in the United States and Norway, has emerged as a leading proponent of blood flow restriction on the other side of the Pacific.

More links to find out on the same article

https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/olympic-athletes-are-into-blood-flow-restriction-training-does-it-work/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/blood-flow-restriction-olympics-1.6121414

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/31/health/blood-flow-restriction-training-kaatsu-olympics-wellness/index.html

https://www.today.com/health/what-blood-flow-restriction-training-experts-discuss-method-t226449

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/sports/olympics/athletes-blood-flow-restriction.html

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Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD

Clinical Biomechanics Scientist · Founder of GFFI Fitness Academy · Principal Investigator, MMSx Authority

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