Episode #143: Steven Munatones: KAATSU and The Many Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction

<p dir="ltr">Research, equipment, and protocols are the three things that differentiate this method of blood flow restriction training from the others… </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">My guest this week is Steven Munatones, CEO & Co-founder of KAATSU Global, Inc. In this episode, Steven and I discuss how KAATSU differs from other blood flow restriction products, how KAATSU can be effective for pain management, and the benefits of using KAATSU to increase athletic performance. We also get a little deeper into some of the protocols, and discuss different use cases.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Steven Munatones has launched new products, services and technologies in the U.S. over the last 20 years. At TOTO Frontier, he licensed TOTO's sanitary ware technologies outside of Japan. At RealLiveSports, he designed and marketed the ESPN Play by Play, a 2006 Toy of the Year. At Aruze Gaming America, he launched hybrid slot machine reel technology in the gaming industry. At the World Open Water Swimming Association, he utilized 9 years of national team coaching to help shape and promote the new Olympic sport of marathon swimming. The Harvard graduate and certified KAATSU Master Instructor co-founded KAATSU Global with Dr. Sato, the Japanese inventor of KAATSU, to introduce next-generation KAATSU equipment.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:01:02 The distinction between KAATSU and other blood flow restriction products </p> <p dir="ltr">00:07:53 The origins of KAATSU </p> <p dir="ltr">00:11:47 The body’s hormonal response to blood flow restriction </p> <p dir="ltr">00:19:21 How KAATSU is supporting brain health </p> <p dir="ltr">00:22:22 Why amputees can benefit from using KAATSU</p> <p dir="ltr">00:32:07 Using KAATSU to manage arthritis and joint pain</p> <p dir="ltr">00:40:48 The benefits of using KAATSU for athletic performance</p> <p dir="ltr">00:58:57 How KAATSU can help build muscle mass</p> <p dir="ltr">01:03:04 The best place for