physical fitness, muscle thickness Blood flow restriction, Low-load multi-component training, Core strength, Sedentary behavior, Students health, Physical fitness.
Conditions
Interventions
Participants randomized to the experimental group underwent BFR exercise training, which involved performing a standardized exercise regimen e.g., resistance exercises targeting major muscle groups (b
arm and forearm flexion and extension exercises using dumbbells, and hand exercises using mechanical hand grippers, lower limb exercises include squats, knee flexion and extension, and general fitness
standing long jump, 100-meter sprints, abdominal curl (girl), pull-ups (male), with the application of pneumatic cuffs to the proximal part of limbs to induce blood flow restriction. The pressure with
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
low-load multi-component with BFR,low-load multi-component without BFR
Sponsors
Chongqing medical university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants were eligible if they (1) were undergraduate students aged 18-25 years at Chongqing Medical University; (2) were classified as physically inactive, defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week according to World Health Organization guidelines; (3) had no prior exposure to BFR training; and (4) provided written informed consent after receiving a comprehensive explanation of study procedures and voluntary withdrawal rights.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants were ineligible if they had (1) recent surgeries or musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 months; (2) a history of cardiovascular events or conditions contraindicated for exercise testing; (3) current use of hormonal medications or anabolic supplements; (4) tobacco use within the past 6 months; (5) any chronic health conditions that could interfere with exercise performance or safety; or (6) current participation in structured resistance training programs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Thickness Before and After end of intervention (6 week) MSK- Ultrasound | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) Improvement in values,Limbs Circumference Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) Improvement in values,Standing Long Jump before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) Improvement in values,Abdominal curl (Girls Only) Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) Improvement in values,Pull-up Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) Improvement in values,100-meter sprint Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) decrease in time taken to complete (sec),Muscle activity Before and After end of the intervention (After 6 week) EMG | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactIrfan Ahmad
Chongqing medical university
Outcome results
None listed