Age

18–any

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Diagnosis with COPD
Age between 18 and 40 years.
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of \>55 ml O2/kg/min for men and \>50 ml O2/kg/min for women
BMI of \<26 and normal ECG and blood pressure.

Having experienced an acute exacerbation of COPD within the last 6 weeks (Study A)
Taking part in pulmonary rehabilitation within the last 3 months (Study A)
Presenting with a history of thromboembolic event in the lower limbs.
Smoking
chronic disease,
Use of prescription medication
Pain due to current or previous musculoskeletal injury
Resistance training more than once per week in the 12 months leading up to the intervention.

Effects of BFR Interventions in Healthy Individuals and Individuals With COPD