Super League club Warrington Wolves appoints Hytro as its official blood flow restriction supplier
Super League club Warrington Wolves has appointed Hytro as its official blood flow restriction (BFR) supplier. This significant partnership represents a step forward in the club's commitment to innovation and performance enhancement with the use of BFR.
Ade Gardner, Warrington Wolves head of performance, said: ‘We’re extremely happy to be in partnership with Hytro for the coming seasons. They have been an integral part of our recovery process as well as supplementing our performance programme in rehab. We look forward to working with Hytro to develop new protocols to further develop our performance practice at the Wire.'
Wolves will be using Hytro's BFR technology to enhance players’ preparation and training, while putting a significant emphasis on recovery, using the product after sessions and games during travel, downtime and even enhanced pool recovery.
Warren Bradley, Hytro’s founder and CSO, said: ‘Having worked closely with Warrington Wolves back in 2015 for my final PhD studies, it’s incredible to continue a personal journey that started nearly a decade ago, now, through this exciting partnership.'
Dr Bradley added: ‘It’s always fantastic to work with innovative coaches like Ade who understand the wider benefits of BFR while aligning to our ethos – bridging the gap between research and practice, by making the complex, simple. Ever since our initial team education and fitting session, the players have been super receptive to Hytro which is brilliant.’
Having worked closely with Warrington Wolves back in 2015 for my final PhD studies, it’s incredible to continue a personal journey that started nearly a decade ago, now, through this exciting partnership [Ade Gardner, Warrington Wolves]
Richard Frost, Hytro's chief marketing officer, at Hytro, said: ‘Hytro doesn’t just make great BFR products, our brand lives where innovative science meets incredible performance. So, it’s no surprise we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Warrington Wolves. They are a such prestigious and exciting club, with an impressive team of coaches and athletes.'
He added: 'Hytro will support the team’s performance and recovery, ensuring that players are at their peak both on and off the field. And in doing so we will undoubtedly learn and validate just how far athletes can go powered by BFR.’
What is BFR?
Hytro produced the world’s first BFR wearable, pressure validated and designed specifically to improve sports performance. More than 150 elite teams competing in the in a range of sports worldwide use Hytro’s products.
It works by tightening a strap around the top of your arms or legs to lock blood in the muscles while you perform light exercise or recovery routines. This helps your muscles get stronger and recover faster than they would without it.
When you're strapped in, the muscles that are being restricted fill up with oxygen-poor blood. This makes easy exercises and recovery routines feel tougher. It makes your muscles work harder and so helps your body adapt faster and better, making you stronger, improving your endurance, and helping to speed recovery.
With impressive credentials on earth, Hytro has also been selected to be tested on astronauts in orbit, as part of a NASA research programme.
Author: Ian A McMillan
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