Summary In this episode, Johnny Owens interviews Jordan Sabarin, a strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons and expert in blood flow restriction (BFR) training. They discuss Jordan's journey from being a professional basketball player to pursuing a PhD in BFR, the differences in strength and conditioning philosophies between the NBA and Europe, and the practical applications of BFR in athletic training. The conversation delves into Jordan's dissertation study, which assesses the effects of BFR on performance and recovery in elite basketball players, as well as the qualitative feedback from players regarding their experiences with BFR. They also explore future directions for BFR research and its integration into NBA training regimens. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction in Athletics 

03:13 Jordan Sabarin's Background and Journey 

05:09 Differences in Strength and Conditioning Philosophies 

06:52 The Rise of Blood Flow Restriction Training 

08:50 Pursuing a PhD in Blood Flow Restriction 

10:40 Research Questions and Study Design 

12:44 Understanding the NBA Training Schedule 

15:31 Study Hypothesis and Objectives 

18:50 Methodology: Exercises and Protocols 

21:18 Using the Omni-Res Scale for Measurement 

22:55 Objective Measures and Data Collection 

26:13 Qualitative Insights from Players 

30:47 Quantitative Findings and Discussion 

41:16 Exploring Resistance Training and Recovery 

42:23 Qualitative Observations in Training 

43:03 Comparing BFR and Traditional Training 

45:00 Athlete Preferences and Training Discomfort 

46:35 Future Research Directions in BFR 

49:56 Application of BFR in the NBA 

52:22 Pre-Competition Priming with BFR 

54:28 BFR for Tendon Health and Pain Management 

56:05 BFR in Rehabilitation and Performance 

59:55 Integrating BFR into Traditional Lifts 

01:02:06 Traveling with BFR Devices 

01:06:39 Future Directions and Research in BFR 

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