Research can provide golden information to health & fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you get ahead of the pack: A New RPE Scale for Resistance Training “Ratings of perceived exertion are a valid method of estimating the intensity of a resistance training exercise or session. Scores are…
Occlusion training, also known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, involves restricting blood flow to working muscles during exercise to enhance muscle growth. While this method can be effective when implemented properly, research suggests it may not be necessary to achieve muscle hypertrophy. A recent study by Farup et al. (2015) found that blood-flow restricted…