Key result
Light-load KAATSU training (20% 1RM) elicited significantly lower respiratory, circulatory, and subjective exertion responses compared to high-load (60% 1RM) exercise, with no significant differences from light-load exercise without KAATSU.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine respiratory and circulatory dynamics and subjective exercise intensity during low-intensity KAATSU training compared to non-KAATSU exercises, and to confirm its safety.
RCT (n=10)
Random order crossover
No
p-value: p=<0.05
Supports safety in healthy young men; leaves open effects and safety in cardiovascular patients.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the respiratory and circulatory dynamics and subjective exercise intensity (RPE) during light-load resistance exercise with and without KAATSU and high-load resistance exercise without KAATSU, and to confirm the safety of KAATSU training.
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Ishizaka et al. (2021) conducted an RCT in Healthy (n=10). Light-load resistance exercise with KAATSU vs. Light-load (20% 1RM) without KAATSU and high-load (60% 1RM) without KAATSU was evaluated on Respiratory and circulatory dynamics and subjective exercise intensity (RPE) during the 3rd set of exercise (p=<0.05). Light-load KAATSU training (20% 1RM) elicited significantly lower respiratory, circulatory, and subjective exertion responses compared to high-load (60% 1RM) exercise, with no significant differences from light-load exercise without KAATSU.
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