Effects of Hit on Bfr

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The Effect of High Intensity Interval Training with Blood Flow Occlusion on Performance Outcomes in Cyclists George Antoniades B218343 A project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Module PSC005 of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Sports Science (Intercalated) STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY I declare that this research journal article and the research on which it is based are my own original work. Any support that I have received in completing this work has been acknowledged in the article. Signed: Date: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences © Loughborough University April 2013 3686 words Abstract Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of combining blood flow occlusion during recovery periods within the repetitions of high intensity interval training on the performance outcomes in cyclists. Four outcome measures were assessed: (a) maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max); (b) maximum minute power (MMP); (c) time to complete a 15km time trial; as well as (d) leg muscle strength. Six experienced cyclists completed a repeated measures design either as part of the intervention group (OCC n=3) or the control group (CON n=3). Methods: Participants completed a 4 week high intensity training programme (2 sessions per week; 4-7 30 second sprints per session). Performance outcomes measured in the 7 days after completion of the training programme were compared to pre-intervention values measured in the 7 days prior to the beginning of the training. Measures were compared via a two way (time vs. intervention) repeated measured analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Despite absolute values increasing by greater amounts in the OCC group vs. CON in all areas except strength, where no change was found, there were no main effects for any values in relation to time or intervention (p<0.05); VO2max (CON: 3.1% ± 0.1

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