Richard Ferguson, PhD, has his main research interests in the areas of blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise on skeletal muscle and peripheral vascular adaptations. In this interview, we discuss his research findings on these topics and how they may relate to endurance athletes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-A primer on adaptations to endurance training and limiters to endurance performance
-Blood Flow Restricted (BFR) exercise: what is it, how may it be beneficial, and what are the mechanisms behind it
-BFR combined with Sprint Interval Training: Theory and application in endurance sports.
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