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MOUNTAIN VIEW (CBS 5) Exercise programs that make bold claims is nothing new. But a new kind of workout has grabbed the attention of Bay Area athletes, rescuers and NASA scientists.

Amidst the Velcro, hoses, and pain, may be the future of fitness. Its called Vasper, short for vascular performance. The workouts are the brainchild of Peter Wasowski.

As you can see Im not a fitness buff, Wasowski said, laughing.

During hard workouts, lactic acid builds in ones muscles, causing a burning sensation. That triggers the release of human growth hormones and other biochemicals. Vasper claims its pressure cuffs trap lactic acid in your quads and biceps, tricking your body into thinking its working a lot harder than it really is.

As we build up huge amounts of lactic acid, were sending a false signal to the brain. Like hacking the brain, telling the brain that weve destroyed all this muscle tissue when in fact, we havent, Wasowski said. The brain doesnt know that, it releases all this growth hormone to rebuild all this muscle tissue.

The compression cuffs, vest, footpads, and helmet are chilled down to as low as 40 degrees. It creates a strange feeling of simultaneous burning and cooling. As a result, Vasper said clients can push themselves a lot harder without sweating. Trainers guide clients through the interval workouts, consisting of six 30-second intensive sprints, with rests in between.

After the workout, Wasowski said the body is flush with human growth hormones, promising better sleep, and faster recovery. Wasowskis big claim: two hours worth of exercise in just 20 minutes.

The San Jose Sharks tested Vasper for two months last summer. Patrick Marelau, the teams all-time leading scorer, liked the workouts so much hes now an investor, appearing on the companys homepage.

When I did Vasper before my workouts, I had some of my best workouts. I went and did weightlifting after that. I can maybe compare it to like a runners high. Its unbelievable, said Marleau.

Vasper continued testing with the California Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron, based at Moffett Field in Mountain View. Dubbed pararescuers, the 131st is tasked with conducting risky missions around the world.

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