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May 23rd, 2023

Kicking-off rehabilitation: How Game Changer Performance is using Hytro BFR to benefit football’s top talent

Game Changer Performance works with elite footballers to enhance their rehabilitation and maximise their physical performance, helping them to return to the pitch as quickly – and safely – as possible. Increasingly integral to these aspects is Hytro BFR so we caught up with some of the team to learn more.

May 5th, 2023

St Helens rugby league club and Hytro logos on back drop of St Helens players celebrating

ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

St Helens rugby league club has extended their partnership with BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) brand Hytro, as the official training partner, to support players with recovery and improved performance.

April 27th, 2023

Martin Nugent, of Martin Nugent Elite Performance

From youth pathways to National teams, how the MN Elite Performance team build elite athletes with Hytro BFR

Fusing academic excellence with the application of exceptional knowledge, Martin Nugent Elite Performance offers athletes from grassroots to the elite level a chance to better themselves – including through the application of BFR. We caught up with the team to learn more about their philosophy.

April 11th, 2023

Matt Konopinksi of R4P explains how rehab practitioners are using Hytro to get athletes back in the game quicker

Whilst Hytro has been able to bring BFR to the performance realm for the first time, traditionally the science of BFR was first established in a rehabilitation setting. Such implementation is backed up by evidence showing how it allows athletes to minimise strength losses while injured and helps return them to their pre-injury levels as quickly as possible. Given this, we caught up with the Director of Physiotherapy and Performance at Rehab 4 Performance (R4P) Matt Konopinski, a lower limb specialist, to hear how he uses Hytro BFR at his practice.

March 28th, 2023

Dissecting what makes a great tennis athlete: Charlie Faulkner talks training, recovery, mindset, and mechanics

Charlie Faulkner, a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Lawn Tennis Association, talks to us about his tennis philosophy, sharing what makes a great tennis athlete, from accelerating recovery and having the right mindset for success.

March 26th, 2023

Middlesex County Cricket player wearing Hytro BFR Recovery Shorts

How James Fleming is using Hytro BFR to prepare the Middlesex Cricket team this season

We caught up with James Fleming, Head of Athletic Performance at Middlesex County Cricket Club, to hear how he’s using Hytro BFR to help his players gain a competitive advantage.

March 24th, 2023

John Noonan in the pits attending to Frederick Vesti

Preparing and training as elite athletes; John Noonan uses Hytro BFR for instant results with Motorsports drivers

John Noonan is a highly experienced performance coach, currently working as CEO of Noonan Performance. Having previously worked as a sport scientist and strength and conditioning coach, he uses his diverse experiences to develop ambitious business professionals and elite athletes – particularly those in the motorsport world. With clients including Mercedes Junior Drivers and F2 star Frederik Vesti, we learned the techniques and tools John uses to unlock top performances.

March 7th, 2023

Natasha Miles, Middlesex and Hong King Cricket star, holding a cricket bat

Why cricket athletes are choosing BFR to aid recovery on tour

We sat down with Middlesex and Hong Kong cricket star Natasha Miles to learn what goes into creating a cricket athlete and why Hytro BFR is perfect for recovering on tour.

March 1st, 2023

Charlie Willett wearing Hytro BFR Recovery Shorts in a gym setting

Feeling like an athlete again: How Charlie Willett is using BFR to help her recovery after ACL surgery

It’s every athlete’s dream to represent their country. Yet for Exeter Chiefs loose forward Charlie Willett, that dream soon soured when a knee-on-knee collision in just her second cap for Ireland Rugby League resulted in a dislocated femur, torn meniscus, and ruptured ACL. Now on the road to recovery, we caught up with Charlie to hear how her rehab is going – and how BFR is helping her to come back stronger than ever before.

February 24th, 2023

Swansea City’s Head of Performance Thomas Barnden

‘BFR has now become far more straightforward’: How Championship side Swansea City are using BFR for recovery

The Championship is a notoriously tough league. With games coming thick and fast, and upsets aplenty, teams need to make sure that their players are up for the fight. We sat down with Swansea City’s Head of Performance Thomas Barnden to learn how he’s been using Hytro BFR with the first team.

February 10th, 2023

Sam Warburton wearing the Hytro BFR Recovery Shorts

Using BFR to build better athletes with Sam Warburton and the SW7 Academy

Sam Warburton, ex Wales Rugby Union and British & Irish Lions Captain, shares his experiences of using BFR in his own training, as well as with his clients at the SW7 Academy.

January 14th, 2023

F1 Performance Coach Bradley Scanes gives insight into building a championship-winning driver – and how BFR will help this coming season

Hytro BFR wearables are already being used in the world of Formula 1, and now Bradley Scanes, Human Performance Coach to Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing, will be utilising their benefits in the upcoming season. Bradley shares insights into building a championship winner and how BFR will help to achieve that goal.

January 12th, 2023

Sam Warburton backs SW7 x Hytro BFR partnership

Sam Warburton backs Hytro and SW7 Academy BFR partnership, by coming on board as Performance Advisor and Investor

Ex Wales Rugby Union and British & Irish Lions Captain, Sam Warburton, has backed the partnership between Hytro and his SW7 Academy, the rugby coaching and training programme by becoming an official Advisor and Investor in the BFR brand,

December 22nd, 2022

Hytro’s rise to prominence: From sewing machines in bedrooms to pro sport – and beyond

As the Hytro team closes out a breakthrough year serving Pro Sports teams and athletes with innovative ways to unlock the benefits of BFR, our founders sat down with the Coaching and Sports Science Director at Hinsta Performance and senior advisor to Hytro, Pete McKnight - to discuss the evolution of the company and its next steps.

December 20th, 2022

Athlete training on a bike wearing Hytro BFR shorts

‘Endurance athletes need to embrace BFR’: Adam Daniel explains why

Blood Flow Restriction Training is not limited to those looking to build strength, it has a lot to offer those developing their endurance too. Adam Daniel, Wattbike Master Trainer, has been using Hytro BFR wearables for Endurance Training and shares why all endurance athletes should be adding BFR to their toolkit.

December 16th, 2022

From strength to strength: world-leading coaches, trainers and practitioners back Hytro to bring new muscle to professional sport

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearables brand Hytro sees backing from 50 top-level coaches, trainers and practitioners as it continues its growth in the professional sport industry.

November 25th, 2022

Hytro BFR partner with Rehab 4 Performance R4P

Hytro continue to grow sports BFR community, partnering with Rehab 4 Performance

Hytro, the first Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable designed specifically to improve sports performance, has extended its presence within professional sport following the announcement of a partnership with Rehab 4 Performance (R4P) the world class Physiotherapy, Sports Injury, Rehabilitation and Performance Centre specialising in dealing with professional athletes.

November 11th, 2022

Hytro BFR to be subject of exciting new research into recovery of top-flight rugby with James Morehen of Bristol Bears

Hytro are delighted to announce a new research project between Dr Warren Bradley, co-founder of Hytro, Dr James Morehen, author of The Performance Nutritionist, and Premiership Rugby side Bristol Bears.
Together, they will use Hytro BFR to carry out the first practical BFR study that’s ever been done in professional sport.

November 3rd, 2022

Primed for the Premiership: How Newcastle Falcons are using Hytro for performance

With the rugby union season well under way, players and teams are focused on maximising training efficiency to best prepare for winning games. We caught up with Head of Athletic Performance at Newcastle Falcons, Kevin McShane, to learn how his players prepared for the season ahead.

November 1st, 2022

Charlie Faulkner Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Lawn Tennis Association

Serving up success: How LTA athletes are using Hytro BFR to enhance recovery and increase strength

Charlie Faulkner, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Lawn Tennis Association, was one of the first elite coaches to embrace Hytro BFR as a training and recovery modality for his athletes. We caught up with him to hear how he’s been getting on.

October 26th, 2022

‘My advice? Do it!’: How Everton FC are working smarter with Hytro

Premier League side Everton FC are a club on the up. Currently sitting in mid-table after a positive start to the season, the confidence is returning to Goodison Park. We caught up with Head of Physical Performance, Jack Dowling, to learn how he prepares players to perform at their peak.

October 21st, 2022

Hytro take BFR into cricket as Training Partners of Middlesex Cricket

Hytro move into cricket as Exclusive Training Partner to Middlesex Cricket, supplying the club with BFR wearables to support performance enhancement across the first team.

October 13th, 2022

How Catalans Dragons optimise physical attributes for elite rugby performance

Physical attributes decide rugby matches. If players’ physical attributes are below their normal levels, it may impact the team negatively. As Head of Performance at Super League side Catalans Dragons, it’s Matt Parr’s job to ensure all his players can perform to their maximum physical levels. We caught up with Matt to discuss his techniques and learn what he looks for in an elite player.

October 4th, 2022

Stronger muscles faster with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Strong muscles enable athletes to push beyond that personal best to beat their competitors. Strength Blood Flow Restriction supports athletes to build muscular strength, safely and effectively.

September 27th, 2022

Ospreys select Hytro as Official BFR Training Partner to enhance team performance

Hytro chosen to supply Ospreys Rugby Union team with BFR wearables to support their drive to increase performance across the squad.

September 22nd, 2022

Josh Charnley wearing Hytro BFR wearables

Josh Charnley: On the hunt for tries

The life of a professional athlete is filled with highs and lows, challenges and triumphs. It’s a daily grind of training, preparation, performance and recovery as athletes seek constant improvement. We caught up with Hytro athlete and former England international Josh Charnley to discuss his rugby league career and learn how he reaches his maximum level for performance.

September 6th, 2022

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Kicking-off rehabilitation: How Game Changer Performance is using Hytro BFR to benefit football’s top talent

ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

From youth pathways to National teams, how the MN Elite Performance team build elite athletes with Hytro BFR

Here you'll find stories and research from our work with those Athletes, Coaches and Industry Partners pushing the boundaries of their own performance & driving the culture of training.

Kicking-off rehabilitation: How Game Changer Performance is using Hytro BFR to benefit football’s top talent

ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

From youth pathways to National teams, how the MN Elite Performance team build elite athletes with Hytro BFR

Matt Konopinksi of R4P explains how rehab practitioners are using Hytro to get athletes back in the game quicker

Dissecting what makes a great tennis athlete: Charlie Faulkner talks training, recovery, mindset, and mechanics

How James Fleming is using Hytro BFR to prepare the Middlesex Cricket team this season

Preparing and training as elite athletes; John Noonan uses Hytro BFR for instant results with Motorsports drivers

Why cricket athletes are choosing BFR to aid recovery on tour

Feeling like an athlete again: How Charlie Willett is using BFR to help her recovery after ACL surgery

‘BFR has now become far more straightforward’: How Championship side Swansea City are using BFR for recovery

Using BFR to build better athletes with Sam Warburton and the SW7 Academy

F1 Performance Coach Bradley Scanes gives insight into building a championship-winning driver – and how BFR will help this coming season

Sam Warburton backs Hytro and SW7 Academy BFR partnership, by coming on board as Performance Advisor and Investor

Hytro’s rise to prominence: From sewing machines in bedrooms to pro sport – and beyond

‘Endurance athletes need to embrace BFR’: Adam Daniel explains why

From strength to strength: world-leading coaches, trainers and practitioners back Hytro to bring new muscle to professional sport

Hytro continue to grow sports BFR community, partnering with Rehab 4 Performance

Hytro BFR to be subject of exciting new research into recovery of top-flight rugby with James Morehen of Bristol Bears

Primed for the Premiership: How Newcastle Falcons are using Hytro for performance

Serving up success: How LTA athletes are using Hytro BFR to enhance recovery and increase strength

‘My advice? Do it!’: How Everton FC are working smarter with Hytro

Hytro take BFR into cricket as Training Partners of Middlesex Cricket

How Catalans Dragons optimise physical attributes for elite rugby performance

Stronger muscles faster with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Ospreys select Hytro as Official BFR Training Partner to enhance team performance

Josh Charnley: On the hunt for tries

Men

Women

My Basket

Kicking-off rehabilitation: How Game Changer Performance is using Hytro BFR to benefit football’s top talent

​​ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

From youth pathways to National teams, how the MN Elite Performance team build elite athletes with Hytro BFR

Here you'll find stories and research from our work with those Athletes, Coaches and Industry Partners pushing the boundaries of their own performance & driving the culture of training.

Kicking-off rehabilitation: How Game Changer Performance is using Hytro BFR to benefit football’s top talent

​​ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

From youth pathways to National teams, how the MN Elite Performance team build elite athletes with Hytro BFR

Matt Konopinksi of R4P explains how rehab practitioners are using Hytro to get athletes back in the game quicker

Dissecting what makes a great tennis athlete: Charlie Faulkner talks training, recovery, mindset, and mechanics

How James Fleming is using Hytro BFR to prepare the Middlesex Cricket team this season

Preparing and training as elite athletes; John Noonan uses Hytro BFR for instant results with Motorsports drivers

Why cricket athletes are choosing BFR to aid recovery on tour

Feeling like an athlete again: How Charlie Willett is using BFR to help her recovery after ACL surgery

‘BFR has now become far more straightforward’: How Championship side Swansea City are using BFR for recovery

Using BFR to build better athletes with Sam Warburton and the SW7 Academy

F1 Performance Coach Bradley Scanes gives insight into building a championship-winning driver – and how BFR will help this coming season

Sam Warburton backs Hytro and SW7 Academy BFR partnership, by coming on board as Performance Advisor and Investor

Hytro’s rise to prominence: From sewing machines in bedrooms to pro sport – and beyond

‘Endurance athletes need to embrace BFR’: Adam Daniel explains why

From strength to strength: world-leading coaches, trainers and practitioners back Hytro to bring new muscle to professional sport

Hytro continue to grow sports BFR community, partnering with Rehab 4 Performance

Hytro BFR to be subject of exciting new research into recovery of top-flight rugby with James Morehen of Bristol Bears

Primed for the Premiership: How Newcastle Falcons are using Hytro for performance

Serving up success: How LTA athletes are using Hytro BFR to enhance recovery and increase strength

‘My advice? Do it!’: How Everton FC are working smarter with Hytro

Hytro take BFR into cricket as Training Partners of Middlesex Cricket

How Catalans Dragons optimise physical attributes for elite rugby performance

Stronger muscles faster with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Ospreys select Hytro as Official BFR Training Partner to enhance team performance

Josh Charnley: On the hunt for tries

ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro

ST. Helens reap the recovery rewards of BFR by extending with Hytro