This study aims to investigate the effects of low-intensity cycling exercise combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) on maximal oxygen consumption (VOâ‚‚max), muscle strength, and muscle thickness in sedentary adult males. Participants will be randomly assigned to three groups: (1) a cycling exercise group performing 40 minutes of cycling at 40% VOâ‚‚max, (2) a cycling with blood flow restriction group performing 15 minutes of cycling at 40% VOâ‚‚max with limb occlusion pressure at 60-80%, and (3) a control group following a shorter cycling protocol. Muscle thickness, isokinetic knee strength, and VOâ‚‚max will be measured before and after the 9-week intervention. The study is designed to evaluate whether short-duration, low-intensity cycling with BFR can induce physiological adaptations comparable to traditional longer-duration cycling protocols.
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Change in Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VOâ‚‚max, L/min)
Timeframe: Baseline and Post-test (Week 9)
Change in Relative VOâ‚‚max (ml/kg/min)
Timeframe: Baseline and Post-test (Week 9)