The impact of low-intensity blood flow restriction endurance training on aerobic capacity, hemodynamics, and arterial stiffness

Karabulut, Murat; Esparza, Brittany; Dowllah, Imtiaz Masfique; Karabulut, Ulku

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.20.11526-3

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“…However, the participants in Karabulut et al [ 31 ] and de Oliveira et al [ 32 ] were males from the general population, and did not regularly participate in endurance training programs, while the participant in Pinheiro et al [ 12 ] was a trained cyclist with knee osteoarthritis, which deviated from the present investigation. Moreover, Pinheiro et al [ 12 ] was a case report on one trained cyclist.…”

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“…However, the eight-week LABFR protocol had not exerted any effect on either physical fitness measure, including VO 2max or vascular responses, such as FMD, baPWV, ABI, SBP, and DBP, in contrast to recent reports. The study of Karabulut et al [ 31 ], in which healthy and active young male adults performed six-weeks of LABFR training on a treadmill, reported that the VO 2max was higher in the LABFR group than in the control group. In Pinheiro et al [ 12 ], where trained cyclists performed a 9-week course of LABFR training, it was also reported that LABFR contributed to improving the VO 2peak .…”

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Effect of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Combined with Blood Flow Restriction on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Vascular Responses in Recreational Runners

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Park

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This study investigated the effect of low-intensity aerobic training combined with blood flow restriction (LABFR) on body composition, physical fitness, and vascular functions in recreational runners. The participants were 30 healthy male recreational runners, randomized between the LABFR (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The LABFR group performed five sets of a repeated pattern of 2 min running at 40% VO2max and 1 min passive rest, while wearing the occlusion cuff belts on the proximal end of the thigh. The frequency was three times a week for the period of eight weeks. The control group performed the identical running protocol without wearing the occlusion cuff belts. At the end of the training, the participants’ body composition (fat mass, body fat, muscle mass, and right and left thigh circumference), physical fitness (power and VO2max), and vascular responses (flow-mediated dilation (FMD), brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), ankle brachial index (ABI), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)) were measured. The results showed a significant time × group interaction effect on muscle mass (F = 53.242, p = 0.001, ηp2 = 0.664) and right thigh circumference (F = 4.544, p = 0.042, ηp2 = 0.144), but no significant variation in any other factors, including fat mass, body fat, left thigh circumference, FMD, baPWV, ABI, SBP, and DBP (p > 0.05). Overall, our results suggested that eight-week LABFR exerted a positive effect on the body composition, especially muscle mass and thigh circumference, of recreational runners.

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Effect of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Combined with Blood Flow Restriction on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Vascular Responses in Recreational Runners

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“… 23 Besides, several studies reported an increased maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max) after low-intensity continuous training with blood flow restriction (LICT-BFR) compared to other aerobic exercise forms. 24 , 25 It appears to be the venous blood volume pooling and restricted arterial blood inflow simultaneously, resulting in a decreased stroke volume and increased HR while maintaining cardiac output. 26 However, few researchers have compared the physical fitness responses of LICT-BFR to HIIT and MICT simultaneously.…”

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“…Thus, this study aimed to compare the effects of LICT-BFR, HIIT, and MICT on CRF level and body composition in college students through an 8-wk intervention. Based on previous studies, 23 , 24 , 25 we hypothesized that MICT will show less training effects on VO 2 max and body composition than HIIT and LICT-BFR.…”

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Effects of different exercise programs on cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in college students

Lan

Liu

Yan

2022

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

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Objective The cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) of college students is showing a downward trend, this study aimed to explore the effects of three exercise programs on CRF and body composition indicators in college students. Methods A total of 50 non-smoking, healthy and physically inactive students were recruited from campus in Beijing, China, and randomly assigned to 4 groups: low-intensity continuous training with blood flow restriction (LICT-BFR, n = 13), moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT, n = 13), high-intensity interval training (HIIT, n = 12), and no exercise control (n = 12), the intervention continued for 8 weeks. Body composition and aerobic capacity were measured before and after the intervention. Results Exercise groups reached significant improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max, p < 0.01) and a decrease in body fat percentage ( p < 0.05) comparing to the control group. The fat mass and visceral fat area reduced significantly ( p < 0.05) with a muscle mass growth ( p < 0.05) in the LICT-BFR and MICT groups comparing to the control group. Changes of fat and muscle mass were trivial in the HIIT group ( p = 0.842, p = 0.247). Conclusion All three exercise programs can improve the CRF of college students, with LICT-BFR has the most profound effects, and MICT is more beneficial for body composition improvement than other programs. From an overall perspective, LICT-BFR should be the ideal choice, however, due to limited equipment, college students can choose MICT or HIIT according to their situations.

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“…For example, BFRT has been found to be an efficacious method for increasing strength gains and muscle hypertrophy in rehabilitation following surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture (Hughes et al, 2018 ; Caetano et al, 2021 ). The physiological benefits associated with BFRT, include beneficial adaptations to the cardiovascular, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems with psychosocial benefits also reported such as mood and performance improvement (Karabulut et al, 2013 , 2021 ; Neto et al, 2016 ; Silva et al, 2018 ; Bowman et al, 2019 ; da Silva et al, 2019 ; Okita et al, 2019 ; Freitas et al, 2021a ; Miller et al, 2021 ).…”

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Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training in Tendon Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review on Intervention Parameters, Physiological Effects, and Outcomes

Burton

McCormack

2022

Front. Sports Act. Living

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ObjectiveTo identify current evidence on blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in tendon injuries and healthy tendons, evaluating physiological tendon effects, intervention parameters, and outcomes.MethodsThis scoping review was reported in accordance with the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Databases searched included MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, EMBase, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane library (Controlled trials, Systematic reviews), and five trial registries. Two independent reviewers screened studies at title/abstract and full text. Following screening, data was extracted and charted, and presented as figures and tables alongside a narrative synthesis. Any study design conducted on adults, investigating the effects of BFRT on healthy tendons or tendon pathology were included. Data were extracted on physiological tendon effects, intervention parameters and outcomes with BFRT.ResultsThirteen studies were included, three on tendinopathy, two on tendon ruptures, and eight on healthy Achilles, patellar, and supraspinatus tendons. A variety of outcomes were assessed, including pain, function, strength, and tendon morphological and mechanical properties, particularly changes in tendon thickness. BFRT intervention parameters were heterogeneously prescribed.ConclusionDespite a dearth of studies to date on the effects of BFRT on healthy tendons and in tendon pathologies, preliminary evidence for beneficial effects of BFRT on tendons and clinical outcomes is encouraging. As BFRT is a relatively novel method, definitive conclusions, and recommendations on BFRT in tendon rehabilitation cannot be made at present, which should be addressed in future research, due to the potential therapeutic benefits highlighted in this review.

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The impact of low-intensity blood flow restriction endurance training on aerobic capacity, hemodynamics, and arterial stiffness

Cited by 13 publications

References 44 publications

Effect of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Combined with Blood Flow Restriction on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Vascular Responses in Recreational Runners

Effect of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Combined with Blood Flow Restriction on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Vascular Responses in Recreational Runners

Effects of different exercise programs on cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in college students

Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training in Tendon Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review on Intervention Parameters, Physiological Effects, and Outcomes

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