B Strong is affordable ($429.95 MSRP for 4 arm and leg bands vs. $7,000 for one Owens cuff), comfortable, safe and effective BFR system that can go anywhere, be used by anyone, for any activity, where Owens tourniquet must be monitored by a therapist
It is perfectly safe to use all four B Strong bands simultaneously. It should be noted that using 4 bands at once can make exercises more difficult. When people use all 4 bands simultaneously, they generally finish the session sooner (~15 minutes). W
BFR exercise uses muscle glycogen as the main source of fuel to replenish intracellular phosphate stores. Because blood flow restriction limits delivery of oxygen to working muscle, anaerobic metabolism must take over replenishing ATP/CP. The only
Ketogenic Diet (low carb) diets do not allow you to maximize benefit from B Strong sessions (or really any exercise). B Strong BFR is dependent on carbohydrates and muscle glycogen. Those on keto diets need to add carbohydrates before, during and a
You can certainly do B Strong with the 3 uninjured extremities and it is good for maintaining fitness. With the injured extremity, gentle B Strong may be possible as long as the exercises don’t cause pain in the injury site. B Strong is not a medica
Please refer to the safety page on our website for additional details.
The goal of all B Strong sessions is to get a “good”, robust feeling of fatigue from the session. One has the variables of:. The “job” of the B Strong practitioner is to arrange these 4 variables in combination to get that “good” fatigue signal. So,
There is a study on high school students (14-18 years) and weight training with BFR. B Strong bands can be used at all ages, but we rarely start before puberty.
Yes, B Strong bands can be used anywhere, at any time, by anyone, for any activity. Indoors/outdoors, winter/summer, land/water, etc. Both arm and leg bands can be used during walking. Make sure you are well hydrated and nourished and following the
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Sorry, this is not something we're able to advise on. Your surgeon or your physical therapists should give you specific directions post-op. However, there is nothing wrong with doing B Strong training on those extremities that were unrelated to the
When people perform a B Strong workout, blood is pooled in the extremity and some goes close to the skin’s surface, which can change the color of the skin. Depending on the skin tone of the person, the resulting color can range from pink to red to o
B Strong BFR training is safe for all ages and all activities, including those people with a history of cardiac disease. However, before starting any exercise program, please make sure that you check with your physician.
Regular exercise is an important component of rehabilitation for patients with stokes (CVA’s). B Strong BFR is ideally suited to produce significant gains in function in patients who have had a stroke. This can have a dramatic effect on the individua
The only important safety point is that B Strong BFR BandsTM can not occlude arterial inflow in an extremity up to the limit of the hand pump (500 mmHg) when instructions and guidelines are followed. All complications, or negative side effects with B
No, B STRONG BFR Training does not, if safety rules are followed, totally occlude blood flow in a limb (safety rule #2), while that is what occlusion training seeks.
See the safety video where we compare occlusion training with a blood pressure cuff and the B Strong Training System. The difference between occlusion training and BFR Training is that in the former case, the limb’s blood flow is occluded and in the
Occlusion training involves completely stopping blood flow into an extremity for substantial periods of time. It can damage tissue distal (below) to the occlusion. Completely occluding a limb for a substantial period of time increases the risk of blo
There is a very low risk of Rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis does not occur when individuals follow the safety rules of the B Strong BFR Training System. A constellation of factors must occur together to get rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is associated
General Anesthetic - You should wait 3 days after a general anesthetic before resuming B Strong Training sessions.Pregnancy - Out of an abundance of caution, we do not recommend pregnant women to start B Strong Training sessions during their pregnanc
Yes! B Strong is uniquely suited to allow continued strength training while not disturbing the healing injury. If, for example, one tears their right ACL, they may continue B Strong BFR Training on the other three extremities as normal. In addition,
B Strong BFR Training System Bands and protocols do not increase the risk of varicosities, if anything, they work toward reducing varicosities. Varicose veins are the result of incompetent valves in the veins linking the deep to superficial venous sy
As long as the safety rules and cautions are followed, and B Strong equipment and guidance app are used and followed, there are no risks associated with B Strong BFR Training beyond those associated with any exercise. Please consult your with your ph
As with any exercise program, all practioners of B Strong BFR Training should use common sense in deciding if they should proceed with a session. They should consult their physician if they have any questions about their particular circumstances. The
Not if the 5 safety rules are followed. If blood in deep veins is brought to a standstill for a prolonged period of time, the blood can begin to form clots. If this happens and the clots move into the lungs, they will cause what is called a pulmona
Short Term. During a B Strong training session, heart rate and blood pressure are somewhat higher than they would otherwise be for the given exercise. Long Term. BFR training has many positive effects on the cardiovascular system, including the heart
We are unaware of any contraindications, negative side effects or complications from using the B STRONG Training System when performed following the 5 Safety Rules:. Of course, if there is an ongoing medical emergency (e.g. heart attack, hypertensive
Some have asked if oxygen deprivation masks work the same way that BFR belts do in producing hypoxia and then, if so, is that what is producing performance improvements from both technologies. The quick answer is that “No, they work in completely di
Micro tears or muscle fiber damage are not necessary to stimulate lactate production or Growth Hormone secretion. It is the disturbance of homeostasis that raises lactate concentrations and stimulates secretion of Growth Hormone and they, in turn, st
Does lactic acid have a role in the B Strong BFR training system?. Yes. Lactic acid is one of many factors that helps stimulate adaptation and growth of muscle. However, it is not a goal, in and of itself, to get high lactate levels in blood with the
Recently, a new study has been published showing increase in stiffness and a slight increase in cross sectional area (CSA) of human Achilles tendon in response to a BFR training program. These new data confirm what we expected. That is we know we c
Specifically, the answer to this direct question is not known yet. However, it depends on what the stimulus for tendon adaptation is and that is not known for sure, either. If the trigger is large absolute force loads across the tendon, then BFR will
Multiple research labs in independent studies have reported that BFR training produces strength gains similar to maximal resistance training (weights). It is important to note that not all BFR techniques and products are created equal. B Strong pro
When one uses a blood pressure cuff, or surgical tourniquet, and if it is applied at a pressure higher than systolic blood pressure, occlusion can occur. So with those systems, there is an important relationship between cuff pressure and blood pressu
Multiple research labs in independent studies have reported that BFR training produces strength gains similar to maximal resistance training (weights). It is important to note that not all BFR techniques and products are created equal. B Strong pro
When one uses a blood pressure cuff, or surgical tourniquet, and if it is applied at a pressure higher than systolic blood pressure, occlusion can occur. So with those systems, there is an important relationship between cuff pressure and blood pressu