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Old 06-17-22, 08:52 AM
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Blood Flow Restriction Training

I recently came across a video by Trainerroad about this (you basically tie off your thigh to limit blood flow with the idea being that this simulates intense training (not enough blood, or rather oxygen, being delivered given the muscles' demands) and can help increase your Vo2 max.

I can't help but feel that this is an incredibly stupid thing to suggest (even with the usual "see your doctor", "talk to your coach" disclaimers). It's ******g dumb to cut off your blood flow, much less when doing intense exercise.
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Sounds like a "Tide Pod Challenge" but for cyclists
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You guys need to try blindfolded crits, it'll make you feel alive!!
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
You guys need to try blindfolded crits, it'll make you feel alive!!
Briefly!
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Old 06-17-22, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ZHVelo
I recently came across a video by Trainerroad about this (you basically tie off your thigh to limit blood flow with the idea being that this simulates intense training (not enough blood, or rather oxygen, being delivered given the muscles' demands) and can help increase your Vo2 max.

I can't help but feel that this is an incredibly stupid thing to suggest (even with the usual "see your doctor", "talk to your coach" disclaimers). It's ******g dumb to cut off your blood flow, much less when doing intense exercise.
There was the urban legend of the guy who wanted to get all the ladies at a night club, so tied a massive sausage to his inner thigh to rub against people while they danced. Hoping he'd entice them with it. Legend goes he tied it too tight and the restriction caused a fatal blood clot.

One legit thing is I think the less excess body mass you have in terms of fat or big arms and such, less extra blood flow to things that aren't making you go fast. So, a climber can stand to have toothpick arms.
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Old 06-17-22, 02:53 PM
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Sounds like those masks that are suppose to simulate altitude training. Hint...they do NOT!
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Old 06-17-22, 03:08 PM
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Sounds like an extremely stupid way to train. No thanks.
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Old 06-17-22, 03:28 PM
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Just do Trainerroad old skool, HIIT everyday and twice on Sunday.
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Old 06-19-22, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider62
Just do Trainerroad old skool, HIIT everyday and twice on Sunday.


Dear Lord, people actually followed that?
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Old 06-19-22, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ZHVelo


Dear Lord, people actually followed that?
for 8 weeks. then, they roll over like the sp500 of late
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Old 06-19-22, 07:13 PM
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Just do windsprints up a steep hill wearing an old M-17 gas mask. Heck, why not wear a full MOPP suit while you're at it. Can we get an oorah?
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Old 06-21-22, 02:51 AM
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I think doing zone 5 intervals on the trainer is incredibly hard and painful enough.
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Old 06-21-22, 12:41 PM
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Can't imagine constriction of blood flow could possibly be worth the risk. Gee, let's tie off the blood supply to a limb, in the hope the body will respond well. Deprives the body of oxygen, nutrients, immune/inflammation response, and all the rest. Sounds really foolish.

Though, oxygen challenging the system (ie, via constrained air intake or training at elevation) can induce measurable change in healthy athletes, from a performance perspective. All for it. (Assuming one is otherwise healthy and fit.)
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Old 06-21-22, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Clyde1820
Though, oxygen challenging the system (ie, via constrained air intake or training at elevation) can induce measurable change in healthy athletes, from a performance perspective. All for it. (Assuming one is otherwise healthy and fit.)
IMO, it's unnecessary. You'll be restricting your max power output as well if you restrict oxygen. That's not good for developing stronger muscles and bones to resist injury.

The apparent increase in perceived effort, pain, and struggle (also cardio stimulation) if you restrict oxygen can also be achieved without restriction by simply training at higher intensity and your bones will thank you for it.
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