Episodes
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
Hi there,
Thanks for your patience in this episode. A recent trip to the USA has meant that i've had a lot of work to catch up on and hence this episode has been delayed a little.
Today's episode is cycling strong but the concepts in both the article review and the interview with Jordan Kerby highlight how BFR can be used as a training enhancement tool.
The article I review is called:
The effect of 1 week of repeated ischaemic leg preconditioning on simulated Keirin cycling performance: a randomised trial.
Lindsay, A., Petersen, C., Blackwell, G., Ferguson, H., Parker, G., Steyn, N., & Gieseg, S. P. (2017).
BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 3(1).
Ischemic preconditioning involves a continuous cycle of BFR cuff inflation (3-5min) followed by deflation (2-3min) whilst sitting passively. Aside from this study showing positive effects in 30second cycling sprint performance, the amazing thing is that it requires the user to do nothing except inflate and deflate the cuffs - Money for Jam I reckon.
In "How you do BFR" I interview elite cyclist and world champion Jordan Kerby. I am always appreciative of people's time but the time and information that Jordan gave in this interview is just amazing. I urge you to give this one time as what he is doing is reflective of an athlete who is really using all of his tools in the toolbox to maximise his performance.
A little bit of information about Jordan:
- Has been in cycling both road and track for 14 years.
- Did 3 years professionally on the road. Along with winning a national u/23 championship.
- Switched to track endurance cycling as a preference and it suited his physiology better.
- World Champion in 2017 in the 4000m Individual Pursuit.
- Part of the team that won the 2018 Commonwealth Games team pursuit.
- Ambitions to go to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Been a commercial cycling coach since 2016. Having coached multiple state and national medallists as well as an Age Group Triathlon world champion.
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport through Massey University.
- Career ambition to coach a High Performance track cycling team at a World Championship or Olympic level.
- Twitter; @JordanKerby
- Instagram; @jordankerby
- Website that you can see what I do from a coaching perspective. thepedaler.com.au
Again a special thank you to Jordan for his time.
And thank you for listening to the podcast. To purchase your own set of BFR cuffs please visit my website at www.sportsrehab.com.au
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Hi there,
Rehabilitation of an achilles tendon can be lengthy and problematic. Today's episode looks at two case studies that used Blood Flow Restriction to accelerate the rehab process where "traditional" processes had previously failed. The article I review is:
Blood flow restriction training after Achilles tendon rupture. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 57(3), 635-638. Yow, B. G., Tennent, D. J., Dowd, T. C., Loenneke, J. P., & Owens, J. G. (2018).
In "how you do BFR" I interview Alex Natera who is strength and power coach for the GWS Giants AFL ("Aussie Rules"). Alex is well known for his isometric and eccentric work of recent time, but he delves into his journey of BFR. Aside from highlighting some very interesting case studies we also discuss the importance of how to engage athletes in type of training methodology.
Alex regularly posts insightful and educational content on his social media so please give him a follow on the following platforms:
Twitter: @alex_natera
Instagram: @alex.natera
Thanks again for listening.
If you enjoy my podcast, please leave a rating on iTunes.
Also, remember to purchase your own set of BFR cuffs please visit my website www.sportsrehab.com.au
Thanks for listening
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Hi everyone,
Before I get into today's podcast, I thought I'd take this opportunity to let you all know that my new shipment of upper body cuffs is not far away. So I thank you for your patience.
Today's episode builds on episode 7 on the positive effects of BFR on bone reformation. This article review is a case study of a bodybuilder who had a lower body fracture and not only was able to continue training with BFR but also experienced an accelerate healing environment.
Loenneke, J. P., Young, K. C., Wilson, J. M., & Andersen, J. C. (2013). Rehabilitation of an osteochondral fracture using blood flow restricted exercise: a case review. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 17(1), 42-45.
In "How you do BFR" I interview Dr. Chris Brandner to discuss a variety of topics associated with Blood Flow Restriction. Chris did his PhD. in the area of BFR and he has seen quite an evolution over the last 10 years. He brings a wealth of academic and practical experience in this area so I am also honoured to have someone of his credentials on the podcast.
If you want to get in touch with Chris, his best social media contacts are:
- Twitter: @ChrisBrandner
- Instagram: @chris.brandner
If you want to purchase a set of BFR cuffs I have my own brand - Sports Rehab Tourniquet and you buy them at www.sportsrehab.com.au.
I also have lots of information and videos on my various social media channels:
- Twitter: @chrisgaviglio
- Instagram: @chrisgaviglio
- YouTube: SportsRehabAUS
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Hi everyone and Happy New Year.
2019 will be an exciting year which I feel will see the Sports Rehab Tourniquet continue to grow in the BFR space. Recently I have upgraded the carry box to an EVA Protective Case. A case will fit both your upper and lower body cuffs and pump. This is a much sturdier and portable solution to my original box. This is included in the normal price for all cuffs. You can also purchase the case separately if you feel this would be a valuable addition to protect and carry your original SRT cuffs.
In today's podcast I answer a few questions that I get asked reasonably frequently. These are some fundamental concepts to applying BFR in a practical setting so I think you will get a lot out if. I enjoyed doing the Q&A segment so if you have any other questions that you would like to be answered please contact me through my website (www.sportsrehab.com.au)
I also have Ed Lea from Harlequins Rugby Union on "How you do BFR." Harlequins Rugby Union club are a professional team based in the UK. Ed has been working as rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach at Harlequins for 6 seasons and has recently started to implement BFR over the last 12 months. Ed discusses his journey with BFR but in particular highlights how he uses it in a few scenarios.
If you want to get in touch with Ed his best contact is Instagram: @edlea87
Thanks again for listening.
If you enjoy the podcast please leave a comment on either iTunes or via my social media:
- Twitter:@chrisgaviglio
- Instagram: @chrisgaviglio
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Hi everyone,
Today's podcast title is from a well known line from a song by the artist Shakira - "the hips don't lie" which was a line from my guest today, Joseph Coyne. Joseph is an S&C and sprints coach. He has a wealth of experience around the world and is a very knowledge coach in a host of different areas related to performance enhancement (aside from just S&C). He has worked in elite sport and played an integral role with athletes such as Sonny Bill Williams, Ky Hurst, Stephen Hoiles and a number of truly elite Chinese Olympians. I had a fantastic conversation about not only how he implements BFR on himself and his athletes but I also got to listen to some of the other work that he does. This short bio doesn't do him justice so really encourage you to give it a listen and reach out to him. Just fascinating.
Today's article review looks at the concept of BFR sprinting and how this may improve performance. The article is: Low-Intensity Sprint Training With Blood Flow Restriction Improves 100-m Dash. Behringer, M., Behlau, D., Montag, J. C., McCourt, M. L., & Mester, J. (2017). The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(9), 2462-2472.
Although the athletes in this study weren't elite (by Track & Field standards), it really gives some ideas around this as a concept and a method for inclusion within a training week. I have adapted this and found that since my knee operation, I can actually do "run-throughs" pain free and recover with no joint soreness after the session. Prior to implementing BFR, this is something I've struggled with even after 3 years post-surgery.
If you enjoy this podcast please share it with your friends.
Again I appreciate Joseph's time. He is available for consultation and also provides some great services such as:
- post-surgery intensive rehabilitation
- off-season training program for field sports athletes
- speed coaching
- strength and conditioning.
Website: http://www.coynesportsinjuryclinic.com.au
Twitter: Click here for @josephcoyne
Instagram: Click here for @josephcoyne
(His Instagram has lots of great videos of his work so check it out)
Email: coach@coynesportsinjuryclinic.com.au
Also I have a BFR workshop in Townsville this coming Saturday 8th December. Tickets need to be pre-purchased so please click on this link for more information and to purchase your tickets.
Thanks for listening.
Chris
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Hi everyone and welcome to episode 7.
Today I look at the concept that BFR may assist with improving bone healing. I review the article:
"Blood flow restriction: rationale for improving bone" by authors, Loenneke, J. P., Young, K. C., Fahs, C. A., Rossow, L. M., Bemben, D. A., & Bemben, M. G. (2012).
I think this concept has great application in endurance running-based athletes and those who may be generally predisposed to high bone stresses. Typically endurance based athletes aren't too strong, so another benefit from using BFR in their gym sessions could be the strength gains that BFR can give an athlete whilst using lower loads.
In "how you do BFR" I interview Olympian Jackie Narracott who represented Australia at the 2018 PyeongCheng Winter Olympics in the sport of Skeleton. Being a winter-based sport, skeleton provides a few different challenges and so Jackie discusses how she incorporates BFR into her training and competition preparation.
Jackie has just commenced her 2018-19 season so check her progress on the following platforms:
Twitter: @JackieNarracott
Instagram: @jac_narracott
Website: https://www.jaclynnarracott.com
Facebook: Jackie Narracott
If you enjoy listen to BFR Radio I would appreciate you sharing it with a friend and giving it a rating on iTunes.
Thanks for listening.
Chris
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Hi everyone,
If you are interested in upper body BFR training, then this episode is jam packed full of information that has something for everyone.
With gains in muscle strength and size the possibility of increasing frequency of training has merit. Therefore the study I review today looked into performing twice daily bench press at 30% of 1RM for 2 weeks.
- Yasuda, Tomohiro, et al. "Effects of low‐intensity bench press training with restricted arm muscle blood flow on chest muscle hypertrophy: a pilot study." Clinical physiology and functional imaging 30.5 (2010): 338-343
Two weeks of bench press training led to a significant increase in 1RM bench press strength in BFR. Triceps and pectoralis major muscle size increased 8% and 16% respectively.
A control group who performed the same routine but with no BFR showed no change in strength or size.
The group of males studied weren't well strength trained. Therefore protocols that work well for recreationally trained people may not be as effective in well-trained athletes. Typically in athletes, they need higher-load lifting in their strength routines.
So as a comparison I thought I'd give this a go with a few major alterations. I also use my results and experiences as a comparison through the article review.
In "how you do BFR" I interview Jordan Desbrow who is an S&C coach at the Qld Academy of Sport. Jordan recently has a shoulder reconstruction and used BFR in conjunction with an upper body stregthening program prior to his operation. The results he got in 8 weeks were fantastic with quite a simple program. There were other benefits that he experienced during the training program so make sure you listen in.
If you want to contact Jordan:
Twitter: @jordandesbrow
If you use BFR or have any questions that you'd like to be answered please contact me.
If you enjoy the podcast please give it a rating on iTunes (BFR Radio)
Thanks for listening.
Chris
Monday Sep 10, 2018
Monday Sep 10, 2018
Hi everyone and welcome to episode 5.
A little while ago I had someone email me with respect to asking about possible improvements in hamstring and gluteal strength and hypertrophy with BFR use. Further to this, hamstring injury prevention is quite topical at present so I thought I'd review a couple of papers that highlight the effects of BFR use on the hamstring and gluteal muscle groups.
In particular I review the papers:
1.Abe, T., et al. "Skeletal muscle size and circulating IGF-1 are increased after two weeks of twice daily “KAATSU” resistance training." International Journal of KAATSU Training Research1.1 (2005): 6-12.
and
2. Sérgio, R., et al. "Short-term Blood Flow Restriction Training Enhances Hamstrings/quadriceps Force Ratio in Professional Soccer Players: 3550 Board# 194 May 31, 9." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 46.5S (2014): 955.
In "how you do BFR" I interview Selwyn Griffith who is an Osteopath and works and the rehabilitation co-ordinator for the Brisbane Lions AFL club. Selwyn works with professional footballers and has a few different methodologies according to the athlete's needs and stages in physical preparation. In particular he covers the areas acute injury, load compromised athletes and the use of BFR in priming and activation areas. He has a real pragmatic approach to his BFR use.
If you want to contact Selwyn:
Twitter: @selwynosteo
Instagram: @selwyng
Linkedin: Selwyn Griffith
He also has some courses coming up so give him a follow so you can check it out.
If you use BFR or have any questions that you'd like to be answered please contact me.
If you enjoy the podcast please give it a rating on iTunes (BFR Radio)
Thanks for listening.
Chris
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Ep. 4 BFR strength training among women with Osteoporosis (with Kelly Beahan
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Hi everyone. Welcome to episode 4.
Osteoporosis is a relevant issue in an ageing population. Strength training has been shown to assist with improving outcomes with those who have osteoporosis. The addition of low-load BFR to a strength training routine is that it can provide the user with similar benefits to that of traditional high-load resistance. In an ageing population this has multiple benefits due to the need to not having to lift heavy loads.
This podcast reviews the article: Chronic Effect of Strength Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Muscular Strength among Women with Osteoporosis by Silva, J. et al., (2015). Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 18(4).
It covers some fantastic practical outcomes from other studies as well.
This article fits well with my interview with Kelly Beahan in "how you do BFR."
- NRL team Wests Tigers
- Rehabilitation Coordinator with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU Academy, Mens & Women's Rugby Sevens and the Australian Wallabies)
- NRL team Cronulla Sharks and a role as Rehabilitation Coordinator followed before roles with
- Cricket NSW as Strength & Conditioning Coach - developed the NSW Women's Pathway Program,
- Head S&C for NSW Breakers and a member of the coaching staff in the inaugural WBBL winning team Sydney Thunder - the first time a female as lead S&C Coach has won a national title.
Kelly is urrently preparing Australian Paralympian Sit Ski Athlete Sam Tait (click here to check some of his training) who competes in Alpine Ski and Slalom events for World Cup events scheduled for the Northern Hemisphere Winter and Beijjing 2022 as well as partnering with US based S&C Coach Joel Jamieson as the Australian distributor for the Morpheus Recovery Band.
She also does a lot of injury rehabilitation work so make sure you look her up at the following:
Instagram: @itskel and also check out @morpheus_aus
Twitter: @kellybeahan
Thanks for listening
Chris
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Ep. 3 - Get fit and strong with BFR cycling. (Guest - Gavin Pratt)
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
A lot of attention is given to the benefits of BFR strength training. However other exercise modalities such as cycling and walking have also been studied. Therefore today’s episode looks into the effects of four different interval-training protocols on aerobic fitness and muscle strength. In particular this study investigates how low intensity BFR cycling may be a possible addition to improve aerobic fitness and muscular strength.
The paper in particular I discuss is: Short-term low-intensity blood flow restricted interval training improves both aerobic fitness and muscle strength. (de Oliveira et al 2016).
“How you do BFR” interviews Gavin Pratt from GCP Fitness Online. Gavin currently works in China working with their High Performance Surfing program. We have a great discussion around coaching philosophies, challenges coaching in a foreign country as well as a few different examples of some interesting adaptions for BFR.
He has an online coaching program so please give him a visit at the following:
Website: www.gcpfitness.com.au
Instagram: @gcpfitness
Twitter: @gcpfit
Facebook: GCPfitness.online
Youtube: GCP Fitness