B Strong BFR Training™—The Biohack for Aging Baby Boomers
by Kathy Smith and Jim Stray-Gunderson, MD
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Have you heard the buzz about blood-flow restriction training? BFR is one of the newer training techniques to hit the rehab and sports performance worlds and is also being recognized as a potent training method for aging baby boomers. By restricting venous return of blood flow with safe, elastic B Strong Bands, the body is tricked into thinking it is working harder, which produces amazing physiological results. Join us to learn what B Strong training is all about, get hands-on experience from the leading BFR authority, Jim Stray-Gundersen, MD, in how to implement it, and understand how it can lead to better health and wellness for all ages and fitness levels.
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Learning Objectives
- Be able to perform blood flow restriction (BFR) training.
- List the different types of BFR devices and their pros and cons.
- Describe safety issues related to various types of BFR devices.
- Explain the benefits of BFR training.
- Describe why the BFR approach is a paradigm shift in training.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
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About the Author
Kathy Smith IDEA Author/Presenter
Kathy Smith is a leading fitness and wellness expert, with over 16 million videos sold worldwide. She has been inducted into the Video Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jim Stray-Gunderson, MD IDEA Author/Presenter
Leading BFR Authority, Sports Scientist, Olympic Physician, Exercise Physiologist Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen has been board certified in general surgery since 1985. Now Jim primarily focuses his work and research on maximizing human performance, health and resilience. He is a pioneer for the Hi-Low training protocol and developed the anti-doping test "SAFE". Over his 30 year career at the top level of sport, Stray-Gundersen has worked with numerous Olympians in various sports. Stray-Gundersen completed his post-doctoral fellowships in cardiovascular physiology and human nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has served on the international medical committees that include the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, International Biathlon Committee, International Ski Federation, and the International Skating Union. Jim is also a sports science advisor for the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). He runs the SG Performance Medicine Center and Sports Technologies for Maximal Athletic Performance, overall fitness, weight loss, and recovery in Park City, Utah, and over the past decade Stray-Gundersen has become the leading authority on Blood Flow Restriction Training, its Mechanism and Applications. ... read more.
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