Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...

Exercise and Muscle Performance

Exercise and Muscle Performance

Exercise induces a range of adaptations in muscle tissue, depending on the type and duration of activity. Such physical training can be broadly categorized into two types: endurance exercises and resistance exercises.
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...

Exercise and Cardiac Output

Exercise and Cardiac Output

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health, with aerobic exercises being particularly effective. According to the American Heart Association, 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise per week is recommended for a healthy heart. Aerobic activities may include brisk walking, running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming, ideally performed three to five times per week.
Sustained exercise increases the muscles' oxygen demand, which can be...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Defining a fibrinogen-to-factor XIII replacement ratio in an in-vitro model of dilutional coagulopathy.

Thrombosis research·2026

Same author

Long-distance trail running induces functional iron deficiency driven by inflammation.

Blood advances·2026

Same author

International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) consensus statement on return-to-performance in competitive alpine and freestyle skiers and snowboarders.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2026

Same author

Thermoregulatory responses in elite cross-country skiers during international competitions and training.

Frontiers in physiology·2025

Same author

International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) consensus statement on training and testing in competitive alpine and freestyle skiers and snowboarders.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2025

Same author

Influence of long-distance trail running on blood hemostasis at the World Mountain Trail Running Championship 2023-a pilot study.

Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 9, 2026

Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning: A Neuroprotective Technique in Rodents

Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning: A Neuroprotective Technique in Rodents

Published on: June 2, 2015

Ischemic Preconditioning Does Not Improve Climbing Specific Performance in Elite Athletes.

Hans-Peter Platzer¹, Anika Köck², Wolfgang Schobersberger^1,2

¹ISAG-Institute of Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine & Health Tourism, University Hospital Tirol Kliniken Innsbruck, Austria; and.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

|December 10, 2025

Summary

Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) did not enhance climbing performance or fatigue resistance in elite athletes. This study found no significant benefits of IPC for hangboard test results, perceived exertion, or physiological markers in competitive climbers.

Keywords:

blood flow restriction hangboard metabolism muscle oxygenation

More Related Videos

Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion as an Adequate Preconditioning Stimulus to Induce Early Ischemic Tolerance to Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion as an Adequate Preconditioning Stimulus to Induce Early Ischemic Tolerance to Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Published on: May 9, 2013

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 9, 2026

Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning: A Neuroprotective Technique in Rodents

Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning: A Neuroprotective Technique in Rodents

Published on: June 2, 2015

Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion as an Adequate Preconditioning Stimulus to Induce Early Ischemic Tolerance to Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion as an Adequate Preconditioning Stimulus to Induce Early Ischemic Tolerance to Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Published on: May 9, 2013

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Performance Enhancement

Background:

Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) is a brief exposure to ischemia that may enhance performance.
Its efficacy in elite climbers, particularly regarding fatigue resistance and metabolic responses, remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the performance-enhancing potential of IPC in elite climbers.
To evaluate IPC's effects on fatigue resistance, metabolic responses, and physiological markers during climbing-specific exercise.

Main Methods:

A crossover design study involving 11 elite climbers (male and female).
Participants underwent intermittent hangboard tests under both IPC and SHAM conditions.
Measurements included hangboard performance, heart rate, perceived exertion/fatigue, blood lactate, blood gases, and muscle/cerebral oxygenation via NIRS.

Main Results:

No significant differences were observed between IPC and SHAM conditions for hangboard test performance, perceived exertion, perceived fatigue, or heart rate.
While some minor changes in blood gases were noted, they were not clinically relevant.
Near-infrared spectroscopy revealed no significant improvements in muscular or cerebral oxygenation.

Conclusions:

IPC does not appear to improve climbing-specific performance or fatigue resistance in elite athletes.
Current evidence does not support the use of IPC for enhancing recovery or performance in elite climbing.