Exercise is important for optimal health, but so much confusion exists on what type of exercise is best. For example, aerobic activity is crucial for weight loss, right? Sure, you’ll lose weight, but at what expense? If you do excessive aerobic work, rest assured that you will catabolize muscle tissue—and keep in mind that the…
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…