EP 58 Blood Flow Restriction Training, Functional Neurology, and Vestibular System Training | with Kusha Karvandi
EMBody Radio
Emily Duncan
4.9 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 16 August 2018
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training/BFR, has become increasingly popular in the fitness industry. Today's show features Kusha Karvandi, the man behind BFR Bands. Kusha has an extensive background as a trainer (over 10,000 hours with clients and over 20 nationally recognized certifications) and he also has a unique perspective given his knowledge of neurology. Today's episode is rich with knowledge from Kusha, including:
-What does "functional neurology" even mean?
-Why proprioception isn't the only signal we should be considering when it comes to our training
-The importance of your vestibular system and vision, and how those may help you upgrade your training to the next level
-Easy exercises to start implementing into your training to improve your vestibular and visual acuity
-What blood flow restriction training (BFR) is and how it came about
-How to properly program BFR (band tightness, volume, load)
-Who BFR is and isn't appropriate for
-...So much more!
And as a thank you to everyone who listens to the show, you can use the code "EMILY" to save 15% on your BFR bands!
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