Hytro Extends Partnership with Gloucester Rugby as Official BFR Partner

Hytro is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Gloucester Rugby for the 2024-25 season, following a successful collaboration during the 2023-24 season. This continued partnership underscores Gloucester Rugby’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance athletic performance and recovery. 

 

Following the success of last season’s research, Hytro and Gloucester Rugby are once again joining forces to further the scientific exploration of BFR wearables in high-performance settings. With Hytro as an official BFR partner, the club’s athletes will continue to benefit from both Active and Passive BFR modalities, incorporating Hytro’s revolutionary BFR wearables into their training and recovery routines to enhance strength, endurance and recovery speed. 

 

 

Building upon their previous study focusing on lower limb strength and recovery, Hytro and Gloucester Rugby will now expand the scope of their research to explore BFR applications across a broader range of training sessions. The aim is to refine the in-season “best-practice” protocol, supporting players with innovative, evidence-based strategies to sustain peak performance throughout the demanding rugby season. 

 

Dr Warren Bradley, Founder and CSO of Hytro, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed partnership, stating: “Re-signing with Gloucester Rugby is a testament to the positive impact BFR has had on player training and recovery. With a historic club like Gloucester at the forefront of integrating BFR technology, we’re excited to deepen our research and provide players with the best tools to stay strong and resilient.” 

 

Richard Frost, Chief Marketing Officer at Hytro, added: “Gloucester Rugby has been an incredible partner, embracing BFR as a powerful tool for performance and recovery. This ongoing collaboration allows us to keep innovating together, demonstrating the value of BFR technology at the elite level. We’re thrilled to continue this journey with Gloucester and look forward to seeing the positive impact Hytro will bring to their athletes this season.” 

 

Dr James Hudson, Gloucester Rugby's Performance Nutritionist, added: “Working alongside Hytro has allowed us to incorporate BFR safely and effectively into our team’s preparation, training and recovery protocols. This season, we’re excited to build on our learnings and continue exploring how BFR can elevate our athletes' performance.” 

 

 

Hytro’s success is built on finding the right partners who share a commitment to innovation and excellence in athletic performance. Clubs like Gloucester Rugby, a household name within rugby union, exemplify these shared values. Their dedication to integrating cutting-edge solutions aligns seamlessly with Hytro’s mission to revolutionise recovery and performance through wearable BFR technology. Partnerships like this go beyond collaboration; they reflect a mutual drive to push the boundaries of human performance, ensuring athletes are equipped with the best tools to thrive both on and off the field.

 

This partnership further cements Hytro’s growing presence within elite sports and commitment to leading industry defining research within the human performance space. As the chosen BFR wearable provider for over 150 professional teams globally, Hytro’s innovative BFR technology is revolutionising recovery and performance strategies across multiple disciplines. Athletes around the world are choosing to use Hytro across American football, soccer, rugby, and basketball, whilst astronauts are now seeing the value too as Hytro recently supported SpaceX on their successful Polaris Dawn mission in September 2024 to examine how BFR affects blood flow in zero gravity to help maintain astronauts' bone and muscle health. 

 

Get in touch to discuss how Hytro can benefit your team, athletes or club. To hear more about how Gloucester Rugby have been using Hytro, check out the Hytro Performance Podcast episode with Dr James Hudson.