Sleeping in a altitude tent is proven to be beneficial to athletes which can directly correlate to non athletes. As a rule athletes will alter their Hb mass by 4-5% depending on the altitude they sleep at and the individual response this translates to 3.5-4.3% increase in VO2max which for non athletes...
Spending significant time at higher altitudes increases the body's demand for iron, primarily because iron is a critical component in the production of red blood cells. Prolonged exposure to altitude stimulates the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that promotes the creation of red blood cells to improve oxygen transport and compensate for...
Discover how "Live High, Train Low" altitude training can boost team sport performance. A new study reveals significant improvements in hemoglobin mass, intermittent running, and time trial performance for athletes spending 15-19 nights at simulated high altitude. Learn the key findings and practical implications of this game-changing approach for enhancing endurance and...
Three month altitude training program for Ironman Designing an altitude program for ironman athletes, specifically in preparation for the Kona Ironman World Championship, requires strategic planning and careful consideration of each phase of training. This is due to the intense amount of training required to be at the level for the world...