Impact of Blood Flow Restricted Cycle Training in College-Aged Triathletes on Performance and Physiological Parameters

Aerobic exercise training with blood flow restriction (BFR) has been reported to increase aerobic capacity and muscle strength and volume. However, there is no evidence that such a training strategy increases performance in athletes. PURPOSE: To elucidate the effects of a 4 week BFR cycle training protocol on aerobic capacity, muscle function and performance variables in triathletes of a university club. METHODS: Eighteen healthy university...