PERFORMANCE & ENHANCEMENT
Discover the unique sensation of KAATSU, the physiological mechanisms that drive muscle growth and endurance, and why KAATSU is the ultimate tool for unlocking peak athletic performance.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL WITH KAATSU?
- When the bands are inflated on your upper arms, you’ll feel gentle pressure for 30 seconds.
- Your hands may get slightly pink or rosy, showing increased blood flow in your veins and small blood vessels.
- After 30 seconds, the bands will deflate and you’ll feel an immediate release.
- The pooled blood flows back toward your torso, supporting circulation and vascular elasticity.
- The bands then automatically re-inflate at a slightly higher pressure. The increase is gradual and typically not noticeable. This cycle repeats as desired.
- The same process applies when using the leg bands.
BENEFITS FOR PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY
- KAATSU helps athletes train harder and recover faster.
- During training, the low-oxygen effect pushes your body to use muscle fibers sooner, helping build strength, explosiveness, and endurance without heavy loads.
- After workouts or games, the Cycle Mode acts like a deep circulation flush, moving oxygenated blood through your muscles, helps clear fatigue-causing waste, and supports faster muscle repair.
- The end result: less soreness, quicker recovery, and legs that feel ready to go.
THE PROCESS & YOUR BODY'S RESPONSE
- Begin a KAATSU session by applying the bands and activating the Cycle Mode.
- Use controlled inflation and deflation phases to manage blood flow in your limbs during training.
- This increases blood pooling in your muscles and creates a temporary low-oxygen environment similar to high-intensity exercise.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
KAATSU is a secret weapon found in the locker rooms of the world's most elite athletes and competitive teams.
Pro Sports: KAATSU is currently used by teams across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL to enhance player performance and speed up return-to-play rehabilitation.
Global Stage: Since 1988, KAATSU has been a staple for Olympic medalists (notably in swimming, track & field, and many winter sports from skiing to speed skating) who use it to maintain muscle mass during travel and recovery during intense training.
Collegiate Powerhouses: NCAA Division I programs utilize KAATSU for strength training, rehabilitation, and rapid recovery, validating its effectiveness in high-performance environments where marginal gains determine championships.
COMMITMENT TO PERFORMANCE
KAATSU is an invaluable tool for optimizing athletic potential and speeding up recovery between competitions, no matter your age or abilities. It provides an effective way to flush metabolic waste and maintain muscle mass, especially for athletes looking to minimize joint strain and physical workload.
Please reach out to the KAATSU team directly if you have further questions about KAATSU for performance and recovery.
