Blood flow restriction training—once a niche rehabilitation method used primarily by physical therapists—has quietly transformed into one of fitness’s most intriguing innovations. This technique uses ...
The use of blood-flow restriction (BFR) cuffs that "hack" your physiology to speed up strength and muscle gains when you do light workouts has been growing in popularity in recent years. However, ...
FROM THE GYMS of pro bodybuilders to the training room of Olympic marathoner Galen Rupp to Mark Wahlberg’s 4 a.m. Club, there's one unique training tool in common. Maybe you've seen people wrap their ...
In the constantly evolving world of exercise science, few techniques have generated as much scientific interest and real-world results as blood flow restriction training (BFR). This innovative ...
In 2025, Soudal-QuickStep and Tudor Pro Cycling announced partnerships with UK company Hytro, signalling that blood flow restriction (BFR) training – long used in rehabilitation rooms – has officially ...
She says she's also found it particularly useful at certain points of her menstrual cycle. 'There are days where you just don’t feel strong. BFR helps me get a good pump without the fatigue or ...
Not a week goes by without the launch of a new wearable device that is claimed to be capable of rethinking your recovery, cranking up your performance ceiling or generally firing up your fitness ...
New research, new tech and new partnerships are pushing blood flow restriction training from rehab niches to the frontline of performance innovation. Cyclingnews investigates whether it's a ...