2024 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 3, Quiz 1: Muscle Hypertrophy and Blood Flow Restriction Training

2024 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 3, Quiz 1: Muscle Hypertrophy and Blood Flow Restriction Training

This course discusses the importance and benefits of muscle hypertrophy as well as the science, benefits and application of blood flow restriction therapy.  

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  1. Be able to identify some chronic diseases where muscle wasting may be a negative contributing factor.
  2. Be able to identify the essential hormones that contribute to muscular growth and repair.
  3. Be able to discuss the three main mechanisms of hypertrophy and design programs to challenge these mechanisms, following recommendations of the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association.
  4. Understand the Mechanisms of BFR Training: Learners will be able to explain the physiological principles behind Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, including how restricted blood flow creates a hypoxic environment that enhances muscle activation and growth with lighter weights.
  5. Identify the Benefits and Applications of BFR Training: Readers will be able to describe the diverse benefits of BFR training for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation professionals, including its role in muscle hypertrophy, strength improvement, injury recovery and cardiovascular endurance.
  6. Assess the Safety and Future of BFR Training: Learners will be able to evaluate the safety considerations of BFR training based on current research and discuss the potential future developments and innovations in the field, including its growing adoption and applications in both fitness and medical contexts.


Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.


Course Content

  • 2024 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 3, Quiz 2: Blood Flow Restriction Training
  • 2024 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 3, Quiz 2: Muscle Hypertrophy
  • 2024 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 3, Quiz 2: Muscle Hypertrophy and Blood Flow Restriction Training Exam

Available Course Credits

ACTION1.0
ACE.1
AFPA1.0
AFAA1.0
BCRPA1.0
CHEK1.0
IFPA1.0
NASM0.1
NCEP1.0
NCSF.5
NETA1.0
NFPT.2
NIEW.1
NSPA1.0