Increased Red Blood Cell Production:Exposure to hypoxia (lower oxygen availability) stimulates the production of erythropoietin (EPO), which increases red blood cell mass. This enhanced oxygen-carrying capacity improves your aerobic performance, particularly in the cycling and running segments of an Ironman. Improved VO2 Max:Regular exposure to a simulated altitude environment can improve your...
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Natural Highs: Replacing EPO with altitude in modern cycling
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...
Altitude training boosts endurance performance, but how? A new study reveals the strong link between hemoglobin mass and VO₂ max in elite athletes. For every 1% increase in hemoglobin mass, VO₂ max rises by 0.48-0.62%. Discover the science behind altitude training's effectiveness and its impact on aerobic capacity. Learn why this matters...
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...