Blood Flow Restriction training offers an asymmetric return on time invested in exercise. Sten Stray-Gundersen shares his experience training elite level athletes with Blood Flow Restriction insights on BFR contributes to minimum effective dose training. Who is Sten Stray-Gundersen?  Sten Stray-Gundersen, M.S. is a graduate researcher in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with emphasis on Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Physiology. Sten has authored several studies assessing the safety and feasibility of utilizing BFR for both healthy and clinical populations. Additionally, Sten works as an Exercise Physiologist and Program Advisor for an Austin-based holistic performance center called Reach Outcomes (we are in the process of changing the name, so I may have an update for you soon), where he works with professional and amateur athletes to improving all aspects of performance.  Sten is also a Science Advisor and BStrong BFR expert for BStrong Inc, where he has worked with top-level athletes and teams ranging from the Olympic level to military personnel to the youth and collegiate levels, developing personalized protocols and programs for performance. Highlights [4:46] The vast capabilities of Blood Flow Restriction [9:36] Blood Flow Restriction in Power Lifting [12:30] BFR’s impact on the nervous system, Growth Hormone, and aging [20:12] High-level athletes and Blood Flow Restriction Training [25:27] mTOR Overactivation [28:49] Training routines [35:10] High reps, Low weights, Pink Dumbells, and BFR [37:50] Occlusion [49:01] Stacking BFR with other workouts [1:00:23] Bstrong innovations to the BFR training Resources B Strong Blood Flow Restriction - Get 10% discount on checkout with Promo Code BOOMER Combined effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training and high-intensity resistance training on muscle strength and size  Walking with Leg Blood Flow Restriction: Wide-Rigid Cuffs vs. Narrow-Elastic Bands  Hemodynamic and Pressor Responses to Combination of Yoga and Blood Flow Restriction Sponsors B Strong I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.  I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.   If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off. Vielight Vielight combines science and engineering ingenuity to develop unique devices that deliver photons to the brain and inner systems. Their mission is to create photobiomodulation devices that are safe and effective – to help improve one’s quality of life. The Neuro Alpha is a staple in my stress resilience and sleep improvement routine. I get better sleep, better focus, and less anxiety around public speaking. And… increased ability to drop into flow. Go to vielight.com and use the promo code BOOMER for 10% off your purchase. Continue Your High Performance Journey with Sten Website Get 10% discount on checkout with Promo Code BOOMER LinkedIn  Twitter Facebook Disclaimer  This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/d