Perceived Barriers to Blood Flow Restriction Training Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is increasing in popularity in the fitness and rehabilitation settings due to its role in optimizing muscle mass and strength as well as cardiovascular capacity, function, and a host of other benefits. However, despite the interest in this area of research, there are likely some perceived barriers that practitioners must […] Read Article
Blood Flow Restriction Training and the Physique Athlete: A Practical Research-Based Guide to Maximizing Muscle Size The BFR Pros Emerging evidence indicates that low load blood flow restriction (BFR) training is an effective strategy to increase muscular adaptations. Yet, it remains questionable as to whether combining BFR with traditional resistance training can potentiate hypertrophic adaptations. The purpose of this article is to provide an evidence-based review of current research on the topic including underlying […] Read Article
A Useful Blood Flow Restriction Training Risk Stratification for Exercise and Rehabilitation Frontiers in Physiology Here we present a model for BFRT pre-participation screening to theoretically reduce risk by excluding people with comorbidities or medically complex histories that could unnecessarily heighten intra- and/or post-exercise occurrence of adverse events. Read Article
Beneath the cuff: Often overlooked and under-reported blood flow restriction device features and their potential impact on practice—A review of the current state of the research Frontiers in Physiology As more devices enter the marketplace for consumer purchase, investigations specifically looking at their impact is warranted. We propose numerous avenues for future research to help shape the practice of BFR that may ultimately enhance efficacy and safety using a variety of BFR technologies. Read Article
Investigating the autoregulation of applied blood flow restriction training pressures in healthy, physically active adults: an intervention study evaluating acute training responses and safety British Journal of Sports Medicine To examine the effects of autoregulated (AUTO) and non-autoregulated (NAUTO) blood flow restriction (BFR) application on adverse effects, performance, cardiovascular and perceptual responses during resistance exercise. Read Article
Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction and Ocular Health: A Brief Review Journal of Clinical Medicine This review provides an overview of the available scientific data describing the influence of resistance training combined with BFR on ocular physiology and points to further directions of research. Read Article
Acute Effects of Ischemic Intra-Conditioning on 30 m Sprint Performance International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This study indicates that ischemic intra-conditioning did not enhance the performance of 30 m sprints performed by athletes. However, ischemic intra-conditioning did not decrease performance either. Read Article
Physiological adaptations and myocellular stress in short-term, high-frequency blood flow restriction training: A scoping review Plos one To provide a comprehensive overview of short-term, high-frequency blood flow restriction training, including main adaptations, myocellular stress, limitations in the literature, and future perspectives. Read Article
Implementation and Outcomes of Blood Flow Restriction on Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series APTA The purpose of this case series was to examine changes in hypertrophy, strength, and endurance, and describe the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of BFR in adults with CP. Read Article
Cardiovascular and Perceptual Responses to Resistance Training with Practical Blood Flow Restriction Induced by a Non-Elastic Band vs. Pneumatic Cuff: A Crossover Randomized Study SAGE Publications Our purpose in this study was to analyze perceptual and cardiovascular responses in low-load resistance training (RT) sessions associated with a fixed non-elastic band compressed to the proximal region of the arms (p-BFR) versus a pneumatic cuff inflated to a pressure of 150 mmHg (t-BFR). Participants (16 healthy trained men) were randomly assigned to two […] Read Article
