Blood flow restriction training (or BFR Training for short) uses an inflatable cuff or an elastic band to restrict blood flow while you train.

Restricting blood flow while exercising induces muscle toxicity at lower than normal intensities and our bodies respond with aerobic adaptations.

How much improvement to aerobic performance are we talking about with BFR training?

Various studies noted improvements in VO2max, aerobic power, and other mechanisms that drive aerobic performance, but the research has yet to conclusively tie BFR training to becoming a faster cyclist.

Watch the rest of the video to learn more about BFR Training’s current research, the risks associated with blood flow restriction training, and how to implement it responsibly in your training!


// STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO

1. Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Aerobic Capacity and Performance: A Systematic Review: https://trainerroad.cc/3Q3BVH0

2. Low-intensity rowing with blood flow restriction over 5 weeks increases VO2max in elite rowers: A randomized controlled trial: https://trainerroad.cc/3NmORFZ

3. Blood flow restriction training and the high-performance athlete: science to application: https://trainerroad.cc/3tfpeie

4. Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: Considerations of Methodology, Application, and Safety: https://trainerroad.cc/38L7Hrc


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