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The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Swimming Performance in Swimmers
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University
Summary
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of practical blood flow restriction (pBFR) applied during swimming training on sprint and endurance performance in master swimmers. Fifty-four male master swimmers (36-51 years) were randomly assigned to either a pBFR group (n = 27) or a control group (n = 27). Both groups followed the same swimming training programme twice weekly for eight weeks. In the pBFR group, elastic bands were applied to the proximal region of both thighs at a perceived tightness level of 7/10 during approximately 20 min of low-intensity swimming performed at the beginning of each training session. Performance was assessed using a 50-m freestyle kick test, a 100-m freestyle swimming test, and a 12-min Cooper swimming test.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
36 Years - 51 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2024-02-08
Completion Date
2025-03-05
Last Updated
2026-08-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Practical Blood Flow Restriction Bands
Practical blood flow restriction was applied during swimming training using elastic bands on the proximal thighs.
Traditional Swimming Training
Participants in the control group performed standard swimming training without blood flow restriction.
Locations (1)
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)