I love potato chips. Small batch kettle-cooked chips are particularly amazing. They’re light and crispy and crunchy and oh, so satisfying – when you eat just the right amount. KAATSU pressures are kind of the same. The “right” amount of...
A common view is that overall athletic ability is comprised of four dimensions: skill, strength, endurance, and recovery. Every athletic endeavour will demand at least one or more of these from the athlete, so an athlete’s ability to perform at their maximum...
57-year old Yuko Matsuzaki had a prolific career as a swimmer. Inducted as an Honor Swimmer in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, Matsuzaki had one dream that had eluded her for years: a Guinness World Record. An unexpected opportunity arose – and...
When you think of healthy bones, you probably think of having proper calcium levels. No doubt that’s important, but there’s something even more important: blood. To be specific, your cardiovascular health directly impacts the health of your bones. Without...
When you first learn about KAATSU, you probably hear the term “engorgement” for the first time in a while. Then it gets repeated over and over as you learn more about KAATSU. What the heck are we talking about when we say engorgement, anyway? More Blood,...
Stretching – it’s good for you! We’ve all heard this for years. Becoming more flexible, decreasing risk of injury, improving your circulation, and even becoming stronger are some of the benefits of stretching. KAATSU also stretches you, but in a...
