Metabolic Effects of Acute Blood Flow Restricted Exercise

Blood flow restricted exercise (BFRE) has gained a lot of attention as of late due to its ability to increase muscle mass and strength during low intensity exercise. BFRE results in ischemia, which has been shown to cause a shift to a greater reliance on glucose metabolism. Although the metabolic effect of traditional exercise is well studied, there is a lack of research on the metabolic effects of BFRE. PURPOSE: Investigate the blood glucose...