This study investigates the effects of high-load BFR training on anaerobic performance and fatigue resistance in distance runners. To determine whether adding BFR to isokinetic resistance training improves anaerobic performance and 5-10 km running times in runners. Forty-two runners were randomized into BFR (n=21) and control (n=21) groups. Both groups followed an identical 8-week isokinetic training protocol twice weekly. The BFR group performed exercises with arterial occlusion pressure set to 80% of the measured occlusion pressure. Anaerobic performance was assessed via the Wingate test, and 5 km and 10 km running times were recorded before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses compared pre- and post-training performance within and between groups.
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The effects of an isokinetic training program combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) on anaerobic performance and fatigue resistance in long-distance runners were investigated.
Timeframe: baseline and week 8