Comparing Various Physiological System Adaptations Following 8 Weeks of Resistance Training with or Without BFR in Older Males

Author

Ricardo Parra, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Exercise Science

First Advisor

Dr. Murat Karabulut

Second Advisor

Dr. Ulku Karabulut

Third Advisor

Dr. Samuel Buchanan

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks of resistance exercise training with and without BFR on: 1), arterial elasticity and hemodynamics (e.g., blood pressure and resting heart rate), 2) muscular force production (e.g., maximal voluntary contraction, force production, electromyography, and estimated one-repetition maximum) in males between the 50 to 70 years of age.

RESULTS: Significant condition difference for reflection magnitude occurred in BFR group (p < 0.05). Significant time*condition effect occurred in Leg Press 1RM, Leg Extension 1RM, Leg Curl 1RM, Chest Press 1RM, and Shoulder Press 1RM (p < 0.05). Significant condition* time interaction occurred for Isokinetic Leg Extension Test (60°/s) (p < 0.05). A significant time*condition interaction occurred during Maximal Voluntary Contraction (MVC) – Root Mean Square for both vastus medialis and vastus lateralis (p < 0.05). A significant time main effect occurred in the BFR group for the amplitude mean of the MVC in the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis (p < 0.05). A significant time main effect occurred for median frequency of the MVC (p < 0.05). A significant difference in Estimated Visceral Adipose Tissue occurred in the BFR group (p < 0.05). A significant condition*time interaction occurred in arm fat percentage (p < 0.05). The BFR group had significantly less fat tissue (%) in the left arm (p < 0.01) and in the right arm (p = 0.04). A significant time*main effect occurred in the total lean tissue for the left side of the body (p = 0.04).

CONCLUSION: Using BFR resistance training at a low intensity can achieve similar adaptations seen at high intensities while reducing the risk of injury that comes with heavier loads.

Comments

Copyright 2022 Ricardo Parra. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Parra, Ricardo, "Comparing Various Physiological System Adaptations Following 8 Weeks of Resistance Training with or Without BFR in Older Males" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 1087.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1087