The Effect of a Single Bout of Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction on Arterial Stiffness in Older People with Slow Gait Speed: A Pilot Randomized Study

Author(s)

Amorim, Samuel ; Gaspar, Alexandra Passos ; Degens, Hans ; Cendoroglo, Maysa Seabra ; de Mello Franco, Fabio Gazelato ; Ritti-Dias, Raphael Mendes ; Cucato, Gabriel Grizzo ; Rolnick, Nicholas ; Janot de Matos, Luciana Diniz Nagem

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE; v. 9, n. 3, p. 11-pg., 2022-03-01.

Abstract

Purpose: Low-intensity resistance exercise with moderate blood-flow restriction (LIRE-BFR) is a new trending form of exercises worldwide. The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effect of a single bout of traditional resistance exercise (TRE) and LIRE-BFR on arterial stiffness in older people with slow gait speeds. Methods: This was a randomized, controlled clinical study. Seventeen older adults (3 men; 14 women; 82 +/- 5 years old) completed a session of TRE (n = 7) or LIRE-BFR (n = 10). At baseline and after 60 min post-exercise, participants were subject to blood pressure measurement, heart rate measurements and a determination of arterial stiffness parameters. Results: There was no significant difference between the TRE and LIRE-BFR group at baseline. Pulse-wave velocity increased in both groups (p < 0.05) post-exercise with no between-group differences. Both exercise modalities did not produce any adverse events. The increase in systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, augmentation pressure and pulse wave velocity (all p > 0.05) were similar after both TRE and LIRE-BFR. Conclusion: TRE and LIRE-BFR had similar responses regarding hemodynamic parameters and pulse-wave velocity in older people with slow gait speed. Long-term studies should assess the cardiovascular risk and safety of LIRE-BFR training in this population. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/07993-3 - Effect of low intensity strength training combined with moderate blood flow restriction on muscle vasodilatation and arterial stiffness in elders with low gait velocity.
• Grantee: Luciana Diniz Nagem Janot de Matos
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants