5 weeks of online resistance training with blood flow restriction significantly increased VO₂ in older adults during a sit-to-stand test.
Does 5 weeks of online resistance training with blood flow restriction improve VO₂, tidal volume, and respiratory frequency in healthy older adults?
Five weeks of bi-weekly online resistance training with blood flow restriction significantly improves oxygen consumption during exertion in healthy older adults.
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Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) reflects the greatest amount of oxygen utilized upon exertion. Blood flow restriction (BFR) limits venous return, enabling low-intensity exercise to yield adaptations like high-intensity training. This study examined whether 5 weeks of online resistance training (RT) with BFR straps improves VO₂, tidal volume, and respiratory frequency in older adults. Twenty-five participants (mean age: 70 ± 5.6) completed bi-weekly trainings. VO₂ and respiratory measures were assessed during a 30-second sit-to-stand test. The BFR group showed significant VO₂ gains, while respiratory measures remained unchanged. BFR may offer an effective strategy to enhance aerobic capacity in aging adults. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06724393
Presta et al. (Mon,) reported a other. 5 weeks of online resistance training with blood flow restriction significantly increased VO₂ in older adults during a sit-to-stand test.