Ep. 502 | Blood Flow Restriction to Enhance Cognitive Function with Steven Borden
Discover how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) might not only enhance your physical performance but also boost cognitive performance with Steven Borden.
Steven, the General Manager of SAGA, dives into the fascinating world of lactate and its role in cognitive function. Learn how BFR training can potentially improve short-term cognitive performance and contribute to long-term brain health.
This episode bridges the gap between cutting-edge exercise science and practical, everyday applications.
Learn:
The link between BFR training and increased lactate production
How lactate acts as "brain fuel" and its cognitive benefits
Practical ways to incorporate BFR for cognitive enhancement
The potential long-term brain health benefits of BFR training
Why BFR might be a valuable tool for both body and mind optimization
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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