Why the study?
The study was conducted to explore the effect of blood flow restriction training on aerobic performance.
Does peripheral lower body blood flow restriction training improve maximum oxygen consumption in recreationally active adults?
Comparison
BFR training at 60% AOP vs non-BFR at 5% AOP
Design
Randomized case series
Follow-up
Seven weeks
Key result
Bilateral lower limb aerobic blood flow restriction training resulted in no significant difference in VO2max over seven weeks compared to non-BFR training.
Authors
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BFR training does not augment VO2max gains; confirms no additive benefit over standard aerobic exercise in active adults.
RCT (n=7)
Randomly assigned
Does peripheral lower body blood flow restriction training improve maximum oxygen consumption in recreationally active adults?
Bilateral lower limb aerobic blood flow restriction training does not improve VO2max over seven weeks in recreationally active adults.
Bennett et al. (2022) conducted an RCT in Recreationally active adults (n=7). Blood flow restriction (BFR) training vs. Non-BFR training (5% arterial occlusion pressure) was evaluated on VO2max. Bilateral lower limb aerobic blood flow restriction training resulted in no significant difference in VO2max over seven weeks compared to non-BFR training.
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