Keywords: BFR training, kaatsu, Blood flow restriction training, physical therapy, muscle strength Why is this study important? Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been widely adopted by rehabilitation providers since 2017, when a meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine first showed it could produce greater strength gains than standard low-load exercise in clinical […]
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The impact of resistance training on cardiometabolic health-related indices in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity
Why is this study important? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity represent significant global public health concerns, contributing to the elevated morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Accordingly, sedentary individuals with T2DM and overweight/obesity commonly exhibit metabolic derangements and cardiovascular dysfunction as well as elevated visceral fat and abnormal lipid profiles. Resistance training […]
Designing resistance training programs for healthy adults
Authors: Brad S Currier, Jonathan C Mcleod, Stuart M Phillips This blog summarizes a recent publication in BJSM. Why is this study important, and what did we do? The strength and size of muscles are critical for physical function, metabolic health, and healthy aging. Resistance training (a.k.a. strength training or weightlifting) is the most effective […]