Continuous blood flow restriction during repeated‐sprint exercise increases peripheral but not systemic physiological and perceptual demands

This study examined the impact of continuous blood flow restriction (BFR) during repeated‐sprint exercise (RSE) on acute performance, peripheral, systemic physiological, and perceptual responses. In a randomized crossover design, 26 adult male semi‐professional and amateur team‐sport players completed two RSE sessions (3 sets of 5 × 5‐s sprints with 25 s of passive recovery and 3 min of rest) with continuous BFR (45% arterial occlusion; excluding during between‐set rest periods) or without (non‐BFR). Mean and peak power output were significantly lower (p