EPISODE 295

Dr. Mike DeBord: Blood Flow Restriction Training

Discover how blood flow restriction (BFR) training can make a huge difference in the way you train your body and speed up your recovery from injury with Dr. Mike DeBord in this stimulating Living 4D conversation.

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SHOW NOTES
  • The best kind of nitric oxide for your body. (8:20)
  • How B3 bands help your body generate more growth hormone, even with lighter weights. (15:52)
  • The weekly strength training time limit once you age into your middle years. (26:26)
  • Tapping the metabolic pathway. (34:18)
  • More mitochondria and less soreness. (41:45)
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone. (56:37)
  • “You should feel the buzz when you do BFR.” (1:03:19)
  • BFR + cold plunges = a natural anti-inflammatory. (1:13:50)
  • Mike became a BFR true believer after a hip replacement. (1:26:55)
  • Any limitations on BFR? (1:33:00)
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