Muscle mass in elderly boosted by combining resistance exercise and blood flow restriction

For years, researchers have known that resistance exercise training - such as weightlifting, in which muscles work against gravity or another force - can be one of the most effective ways to fight the debilitating muscle loss caused by ageing. But many older people are unable to get the full benefits of such training because they suffer from conditions such as arthritis that prevent them from lifting enough weight to stimulate muscle growth. And, while younger men and women continue to produce significant amounts of muscle protein for hours after a resistance exercise workout, seniors receive a much smaller post-workout benefit...

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