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  • The study compares the effects of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (LLRT-BFR), low-load resistance training (LLRT), and high-load resistance training (HLRT) on cardiovascular health in healthy young individuals.
  • Researchers reviewed 19 randomized controlled trials across seven databases to analyze these training methods.
  • Findings show that LLRT-BFR results in lower cardiac output and heart rate compared to HLRT, but overall, there are no significant acute benefits from using blood flow restriction alongside low-load training.

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To compare the acute effects of low-load resistance training associated with blood flow restriction (LLRT-BFR) with low-load resistance training (LLRT) and high-load resistance training (HLRT) on cardiovascular outcomes in healthy individuals. This review was registered and the studies were selected using seven databases. Randomized controlled clinical trials were included that evaluated LLRT-BFR compared with LLRT and HLRT in young individuals for the cardiovascular outcomes. 19 studies were included. In the comparison of LLRT-BFR with HLRT, there were significant differences for cardiac output and heart rate - with reduced values and in favor of LLRT-BFR. There are no greater acute effects of the addition of blood flow restriction, with the exception of the reduction in cardiac output and heart rate for LLRT-BFR compared with HLRT.

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