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Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr Brendan Scott

Published: Sept. 22, 2020, 2 a.m.

Looking for a novel approach to exercise for chronic disease populations? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Nathan\u2019s guest, Dr Brendan Scott provides a comprehensive review on blood flow restriction (BFR) training, a technique used to enhance muscular strength and hypertrophy through resistance and aerobic exercise. Dr Scott is a Senior lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Murdoch University and has a keen interest in hypoxic and blood flow restriction training strategies.

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*Highlights *

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  • The origins of BFR training (6:05)
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  • What happens when you change blood flow characteristics (11:20)
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  • Benefits of BFR training (16:55)
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  • Using BFR in aerobic exercise (27:30)
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  • Safety concerns for this form of exercise (31:50)
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  • The equipment requirements (40:20)
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  • The future of BFR research (50:20)
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*Useful links and resources: *
\nDr Brendan Scott\u2019s Murdoch University profile, and list of publications - http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/brendan-scott/

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