Reviewing Blood Flow Restriction Training to Build Muscle in Older Individuals

Source https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2025/09/reviewing-blood-flow-restriction-training-to-build-muscle-in-older-individuals/

The goal of blood flow restriction training is to attempt to induce a mildly hypoxic environment in limb muscle tissue that encourages a greater response to physical activity. This approach has been assessed as a way to induce the growth of greater muscle mass in older individuals, alongside the more prevalent approach of resistance training. Here, researchers provide an overview of the literature on the topic.

In recent years, blood flow restriction training (BFRT) has garnered significant attention as an emerging therapeutic intervention. BFRT involves applying external pressure to the proximal limb using compression devices (e.g., tourniquets or inflatable cuffs) during exercise, partially restricting arte…

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