The investigators hypothesize that BFR exercise regimens result in a different acute cardiorespiratory response pattern compared to traditional exercise regimens. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that these patterns differ between healthy participants and participants with COPD.
Regarding secondary objective, the investigators hypothesize that BFR results in lower blood pressure responses compared to traditional exercise training in both healthy and COPD participants.
Age ≥ 18 years
Clinically healthy
Physical or intellectual impairment precluding informed consent or protocol adherence
Non-German speaking (precluding informed consent)
Pain during exercise of any origin
Pregnancy