BFRSense: Sensory Effect of Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise

Consider taking part in a research study that is examining changes in muscle function and sensory perception during blood flow resistance training and traditional resistance training. This study involves eight total visits (1 consent, 1 baseline, and 6 exercise visits).

During each visit, surface electromyography, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygenation will be assessed during different conditions. One condition will involve completing four sets of exercise and as many repetitions as possible during each set at 30% of the heaviest weight you can lift with blood flow restriction, one condition will involve completing four sets of exercise and as many repetitions as possible during each set at 30% of the heaviest weight you can lift while breathing oxygen reduced air, one condition will involve completing four sets of exercise and as many repetitions as possible during each set at a 70% of the heaviest weight you can lift (with no blood flow restriction), one condition involves wearing blood flow restriction cuffs without exercise, and one condition without and exercise or interventions. Sensory changes will also be assessed before exercise and immediately after, 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes after exercise.