Richard Ferguson, PhD, has his main research interests in the areas of blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise on skeletal muscle and peripheral vascular adaptations. In this interview, we discuss his research findings on these topics and how they may relate to endurance athletes.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -A primer on adaptations to endurance training and limiters to endurance performance -Blood Flow Restricted (BFR) exercise: what is it, how may it be beneficial, and what are the mechanisms behind it  -BFR combined with Sprint Interval Training: Theory and application in endurance sports.     SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts270/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast   SPONSORS: ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Visit zen8swimtrainer.com/tts for 20% off your order.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: THAT TRIATHLON SHOW SURVEY Richard's profile on Twitter, Research Gate, and Loughborough University Blood Flow Restriction training with Brendan Scott | EP#87 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.