A novel gravity-induced blood flow restriction model augments ACC phosphorylation and PGC-1$α$ mRNA in human skeletal muscle following aerobic exercise: A randomized crossover study

This study tested the hypothesis that a novel, gravity-induced blood flow restricted (BFR) aerobic exercise (AE) model will result in greater activation of the AMPK–PGC-1$α$ pathway compared with work rate-matched non-BFR. Thirteen healthy males …

Does ischemic pre-conditioning during the recovery period between two successive matches preserve physical performance in badminton doubles players ?

Changes in physical performance were assessed in response to two successive doubles badminton matches with implementation of ischemic pre-conditioning (IPC) or sham treatment during recovery period between matches. Eight French national team …

Similar recovery of maximal cycling performance after ischemic preconditioning, neuromuscular electrical stimulation or active recovery in endurance athletes

This study investigated the efficacy of ischemic preconditioning (IPC) on the recovery of maximal aerobic performance and physiological responses compared with commonly used techniques. Nine endurance athletes performed two 5-km cycling time trials …

Blood flow restricted resistance exercise and reductions in oxygen tension attenuate mitochondrial H2O2 emission rates in human skeletal muscle

Key points: Blood flow restricted resistance exercise (BFR-RE) is capable of inducing comparable adaptations to traditional resistance exercise (RE), despite a lower total exercise volume. It has been suggested that an increase in reactive oxygen …

Vascular and oxygenation responses of local ischemia and systemic hypoxia during arm cycling repeated sprints

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute vascular and oxygenation responses to repeated sprint exercise during arm cycling with either blood flow restriction (BFR) or systemic hypoxia alone or in combination. Design: The …

Enhanced local skeletal muscle oxidative capacity and microvascular blood flow following 7-day ischemic preconditioning in healthy humans

Ischemic preconditioning (IPC), which involves intermittent periods of ischemia followed by reperfusion, is an effective clinical intervention that reduces the risk of myocardial injury and confers ischemic tolerance to skeletal muscle. Repeated …

Sex-specific impact of ischemic preconditioning on tissue oxygenation and maximal concentric force

Prior peripheral hypoxia induced via remote ischemic preconditioning (IPC) can improve physical performance in male athletes through improved O2 delivery and utilization. Since females may have an innate protective mechanism against …

Ischemic preconditioning increases muscle perfusion, oxygen uptake, and force in strength-trained athletes

Muscle ischemia and reperfusion induced by ischemic preconditioning (IPC) can improve performance in various activities. However, the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of IPC on …