Running interval training combined with blood flow restriction increases maximal running performance and muscular fitness in male runners

We investigated the effects of 8 weeks (3 days per week) of running interval training (RIT) combined with blood flow restriction (RIT-BFR) on the maximal running performance (RPmax), isokinetic muscle strength, and muscle endurance in athletes. Twenty endurance-trained male runners were pair-matched...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2022-06, Vol.12 (1), p.9922-9922, Article 9922
Main Authors: Chen, Yun-Tsung, Hsieh, Yao-Yi, Ho, Jen-Yu, Ho, Chien-Chang, Lin, Tung-Yi, Lin, Jung-Charng
Format: Article
Language:English
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Athletes
Blood flow
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Humanities and Social Sciences
Interval training
Knee
multidisciplinary
Muscle strength
Physical fitness
Running
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Training
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Summary:We investigated the effects of 8 weeks (3 days per week) of running interval training (RIT) combined with blood flow restriction (RIT-BFR) on the maximal running performance (RPmax), isokinetic muscle strength, and muscle endurance in athletes. Twenty endurance-trained male runners were pair-matched and randomly assigned to the RIT-BFR and RIT groups. The RIT-BFR group performed RIT (50% heart rate reserve, 5 sets of 3 min each, and 1-min rest interval) with inflatable cuffs (1.3× resting systolic blood pressure), and the RIT group performed the same RIT without inflatable cuffs. RPmax, isokinetic muscle strength, and muscle endurance were assessed at pre-, mid-, and post-training. Compared with the RIT group, the RIT-BFR group exhibited a significantly ( p  
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-022-14253-3