Kaatsu training is a muscle training method that uses specialized belts to apply pressure to the base of the arms and legs, restricting blood flow. This unique training technique quickly induces a low-oxygen state in the muscles, effectively stimulating muscle fibers that are not usually engaged. As a result, it enables efficient training with low loads and in a short time, gaining popularity in recent years.
Over the past 50 years, through various trials and refinements, the theory of Kaatsu training has been established, and it is now widely utilized in clinical and sports settings worldwide.
KAATSU training is performed while moderately restricting blood flow, which generates lactic acid even with a light load, surpassing that of high-load training. As a result, a large amount of growth hormone is secreted. The growth hormone carried by the bloodstream spreads throughout the body, breaking down fat and building muscle not only in the arms and legs where blood flow is restricted but also throughout the entire body. The secretion of growth hormone peaks about 15 minutes after KAATSU training, allowing for significant effects in a short time. This amount of growth hormone secretion is significantly higher than when training without KAATSU.
When appropriate pressure is applied to the base of the arms and legs, restricting the amount of blood, blood can enter but has difficulty exiting, allowing blood to flow into capillaries that are usually not used. As a result, oxygen reaches every corner of the cells.
Furthermore, when the pressure is released, a large amount of blood rushes out at once. At this time, waste products that were blocking the blood vessels are swiftly removed from within the blood vessels.
By rejuvenating blood vessels and improving circulation, KAATSU training helps alleviate cold sensitivity, shoulder stiffness, and dark circles under the eyes.
By exercising while moderately restricting blood flow, fast-twitch muscle fibers are activated, causing a significant increase in the concentration of lactic acid in the blood. Since blood flow is restricted, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles instead of being transported away. When lactic acid accumulates in the blood, sensory nerves in the muscles detect it, and the hypothalamus in the brain signals the pituitary gland to secrete a large amount of growth hormone.
Growth hormone secretion during KAATSU training is approximately 10 times that of regular training and more than 100 times that at rest. This large amount of growth hormone circulates throughout the body via the bloodstream, acting on fat cells to break down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.
In other words, the more growth hormone is secreted, the more body fat is broken down, promoting fat burning, enhancing skin elasticity, and helping maintain a youthful body.
KAATSU training uses equipment certified by KAATSU JAPAN Corporation. Certified instructors provide guidance on the proper use of the equipment.
Experts with national medical qualifications provide precise KAATSU training guidance. Training is conducted one-on-one, utilizing expertise in skeletal structure and muscles to offer optimal training considering each individual’s skeletal misalignment and muscle balance.
Our clinic not only provides KAATSU training but also offers comprehensive support. We emphasize total care, including lifestyle and dietary guidance tailored to each patient. Our specialized staff create individualized plans based on health goals and lifestyle, providing continuous support.
Revising lifestyle and dietary habits is as important as KAATSU training itself. Our clinic’s nutritionists and counselors offer dietary guidance and lifestyle advice tailored to each patient, supporting a step toward a healthier life. A healthy body and mind are achieved through continuous care. We take our patients’ health improvement seriously and assist with a holistic approach. Feel free to consult us if you are interested.