Metabolic effects of training with blood flow restriction

Abstract

Relevance. Training with limited blood flow, which is performed with partial vascular occlusion using inflatable cuffs, can cause an increase in skeletal muscle mass and strength, similar to those observed with classical high-intensity training with weights, although with a noticeably lower mechanical load. Performing a load with a restriction of blood flow leads to the accumulation of metabolites, recruitment of motor neurons with a higher excitation threshold, edema of muscle cells, an increase in the concentration of reactive oxygen species, which, in turn, contributes to hypertrophy of muscle fibers, increased muscle strength, mitochondrial biogenesis, angiogenesis, increased activity of glucose transporters. Based on this, training with limited blood flow should have a positive effect on metabolic health.The aim of the study is a theoretical analysis of the metabolic effects of blood flow restriction training in healthy individuals and in clinical populations.Methods and organization of the study - this review examines the metabolic effects of TOK in both healthy and clinical populations.Conclusions. BFR can be considered as a potential method for improving muscle function and metabolism of glucose, triglycerides and fatty acids.