Sato wondered if his limited blood flow was the key to experiencing that sensation, said Steven Munatones, the CEO of KAATSU , an eponymous blood flow restriction product and education company. But you don't have to be an athlete to use Kaatsu or blood flow restriction training -- here's what experts say you should know before you try it. How it worksWhen someone exercises while practicing Kaatsu or blood flow restriction, blood and metabolic byproducts are "stuck in the muscle, unable to leave," Rolnick said. Once you inflate the cuff, you could practice blood flow restriction by alternating repetitions and rest while training your preferred muscle group, Bennett said. The consensus among these experts is that using blood flow restriction two to four times a week is required for results to occur.

Source: CNN July 31, 2021 05:03 UTC