Occlusion training is also referred to as blood-flow restriction (BFR) training. This type of restriction training is good for people with injuries or physical limitations to help build up muscle. ‌ ...

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In 1973, Sir Yoshiaki Sato, MD, PhD, developed the KAATSU ("training with added pressure") training method in Japan, which is now commonly known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training or occlusion ...

With all the different types of training and weightlifting techniques out there, it can be challenging to navigate and figure out what really works best for you. Sometimes the simple, old-fashioned ...

Some athletes in Tokyo are indulging in a trendy technique to enhance the effects of training and stimulate recovery. Credit a Japanese former power lifter. By Matthew Futterman Every four years, the ...