Smart Cuffs Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) 4.0 ($499)
Blood-flow-restriction training is based on the idea that restricting blood flow to your arms or legs during training stresses your muscle fibers, tricking them into thinking you're working harder than you are. That lets you build more strength using light weights — perfect for people coming back from injury, who want to build fitness without having to lift heavy. These Smart Tools Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Cuffs help trainers and coaches safely guide clients through BFR training, and are a great addition to any fitness professional's toolkit.
Why Fitness Experts Love It: Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, CSCS, recommends these cuffs. "Great for maximizing training sessions for injured athletes and clients, BFR is an evidence-based way to expedite muscle recovery and strength building when traditional exercise programming needs modification. BFR training is a simple, safe and effective way to do it," she says. "This is again an innovative tool that a coach can use for themselves and their clients for years to come."
