Myocellular Adaptations to Low-Load Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training
Kristian Vissing, Thomas Groennebaek, Mathias Wernbom, Per Aagaard, Truls Raastad
Abstract
Low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercise (BFRRE) can stimulate whole-muscle growth and improve muscle function. However, limited knowledge exists on the effects at the myocellular level. We hypothesize that BFRRE has the ability to produce concurrent skeletal muscle myofibrillar, mitochondrial, and microvascular adaptations, thus offering an alternative strategy to counteract decay in skeletal muscle health and function in clinical populations.
Topics & Concepts
Skeletal muscleResistance trainingBlood flowMyofibrilInternal medicineEndocrinologyMedicineBiologyCardiovascular and exercise physiologyMuscle metabolism and nutritionSports Performance and Training