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> “Blood flow restriction exercise has been shown in studies on Earth to give similar muscle, bone and cardiorespiratory training benefits normally seen during
by Luc 2y ago
> “Blood flow restriction exercise has been shown in studies on Earth to give similar muscle, bone and cardiorespiratory training benefits normally seen during higher intensity exercise, at much lower exercise intensities and durations,” Caplan said.
Interesting, where can I learn more about putting this into practice?
I wonder if it is related to 'voodoo flossing tape', which is latex tape that is tightly wound around an injured joint. After exercising the tape is removed and this somehow seems to aid in healing, though it's not clear how it works.
- explodingman 2y agoI’ve read of a Japanese body building practice that involves using a blood pressure cuff to restrict the dispersal of blood. The muscle marinates in its metabolic waste, which has an anabolic effect. Don’t know what they do for muscles in the torso. https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/you-should-probably-try-japanese-blood-flow-routine/ https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/you-should-prob...
- rob74 2y ago> Don’t know what they do for muscles in the torso. Nothing, I guess? All the articles I have found only refer to arms and legs. Restricting blood flow in the torso would be difficult (not to mention pretty dangerous), so the method probably can't be applied there...
- b112 2y agoImmediately a new startup emerges, with wirelessly controlled shunts in arteries, controlled by smart phones, for this very purpose. During a PST timezone change bug, all the founders and initial investors die at the precise same time, where the shunts activate for one hour as they slumber.
- quitit 2y agoSearching for BFR will uncover resources for this style of exercise as it's common in physiotherapy and bodybuilding. Just a note though: avoid the bodybuilding "bro science", there is an established method to calibrating BFR that doesn't merely involve putting wraps around the arm or leg and hoping for the best. The main harm is cutting off too much blood flow by using a cuff that is either on for too long or can gather in a way that progressively cuts off circulation during the movement. The core advantage of BFR is one can use a lighter weight to achieve similar results, which can improve the surrounding conditions of your limbs (joints/tendons), it is no less tiring or strenuous(on the muscle) than regular exercise.
- Ylpertnodi 2y agoLook up 'zone 2' training, especially in cycling and running.