Ep. 496 | Pickleball Recover: Use Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to Recover Faster, Reduce Joint Pain, & Rehab Pickleball Elbow with Steven Borden
Dive into the world of recovery and performance enhancement with Dr. Erik Korem and Steven Borden as they explore the innovative applications of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training for pickleball players. In this episode of The BluePrint, learn how BFR can revolutionize your training and recovery routines.
Steven, the General Manager of SAGA, shares insights on using BFR technology to maintain muscle mass while minimizing joint stress - a crucial factor for pickleball enthusiasts. Discover how this cutting-edge technique can help you train smarter, recover faster, and potentially improve your on-court performance.
Learn:
How BFR training can benefit pickleball players
Passive BFR protocols for enhanced recovery
The science behind reactive hyperemia and its effects
Ways to incorporate BFR into your weekly training routine
Safety considerations and contraindications for BFR use
ABOUT Steven Borden
Steven is the General Manager of SAGA - an innovative sports technology company that produces bluetooth-enabled, auto-calibrating blood flow restriction cuffs.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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