The Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been a landmark sporting event for many reasons. One of the more exciting reasons (at least for me) being that it shone a light on blood flow restriction – or BFR for short ...

In the constantly evolving world of exercise science, few techniques have generated as much scientific interest and real-world results as blood flow restriction training (BFR). This innovative ...

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Restricting your blood flow sounds like a dangerous thing to do, but it’s exactly what some Olympians, athletes, and surgery and physical therapy patients have done to strengthen their muscles and ...

Like regular strength training, blood flow restriction training strengthens muscle power and heart health, but it also improves fat distribution and energy production—an important benefit for people ...