Running performance

Altitude training for runners

Sleep at simulated altitude while keeping your runs, routes and training partners close to home.

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Altitude training for runners

Choose your altitude system

Sleep Cloud for overnight altitude exposure, Training Cloud for selected indoor sessions, or an Altitude Bedroom System for a permanent setup.

  • Sleep Cloud altitude tent set up over a made bed in a carpeted bedroom, with a mountain view through the windowThe tent seen from the corner with its clear zip door closed, green wooded hills through the window
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    Sleep Cloud Altitude System

    Sleep at altitude. Train at full intensity. The Box Altitude Sleep Cloud makes it possible to incorporate simulated-altitude exposure into your normal routine—without relocating to the mountains or compromising the quality of your sea-level training. The Sleep Cloud is a four-poster altitude tent with...
    From $7,390.00 AUD
    From $7,390.00 AUD
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  • Bare white bedroom with a low grey bed beside a corner window overlooking a snow-covered mountain rangeBox Altitude app showing target altitude 2,500 m, current 350 m, room 19°C and 60% humidity

    Altitude Bedroom System

    Sleep at simulated altitude in your own bedroom, without a tent. The Box Altitude Bedroom System converts a suitable existing room into an app-controlled altitude environment. Also known as a hypoxic bedroom, it lets you plan overnight exposure around your normal training, work and...
    $10,900.00 AUD
    $10,900.00 AUD
  • Cyclist in an aero tuck on a time-trial bike and Tacx trainer inside the clear-walled enclosure, sea view behindRunner mid-stride on a Matrix treadmill inside the four-poster enclosure, set up on a seaside timber deck
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    Training Cloud Altitude System

    Training Cloud | Altitude Training Tent for Indoor Workouts Train in a controlled simulated-altitude environment without leaving home. The Box Altitude Training Cloud is a full-height altitude training enclosure designed around treadmills, indoor bikes, rowing machines, SkiErgs and other indoor training equipment. It allows...
    From $6,320.00 AUD
    From $6,320.00 AUD
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Add overnight altitude exposure around your running programme, with your usual routes and training group close to home.

Live high, train low for runners

An altitude sleep system lets you accumulate exposure overnight while running in your usual environment. It gives you a way to plan altitude alongside track sessions, mileage and strength work without moving the whole programme.

Marathon and long-distance preparation

Build an altitude block around the full marathon programme, including long runs, fuelling and recovery days. Assess whether the added exposure fits your current workload before making it part of a key race build.

Trail and ultra events

For events at altitude, acclimatisation is a separate goal from sea-level performance. Match preparation to the route and travel plan with appropriate advice. Home exposure does not establish readiness for every elevation or remove altitude-illness risk.

5K, 10K and half-marathon programmes

Keep the demands of the race in view. Exposure is one part of the programme; track pace, running economy, race tactics and consistent training still need their own attention.

Treadmill sessions and running squads

Training Cloud provides an indoor environment for a compatible treadmill. Check clearance and ventilation requirements and plan the workout for hypoxic conditions. Talk to Box Altitude about room systems for squads.

What the evidence can tell you

Structured live-high, train-low studies have reported increases in haemoglobin mass and aerobic performance. These findings apply to the exposure and athletes studied; they do not establish a fixed increase in watts or a race-time saving for every user. Review a published live-high, train-low study and its protocol when planning your approach.

For practical setup information, read our how-to guide to sleeping at altitude.

Choose your altitude system

Sleep Cloud

Overnight exposure at home

Sleep at simulated altitude and keep your daytime training in your usual environment.

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Training Cloud

Indoor hypoxic sessions

Create a simulated-altitude environment for a compatible bike trainer, treadmill or rower. Check equipment dimensions before choosing a configuration.

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Altitude Bedroom System

A room configured for altitude

Integrate altitude into a bedroom. Generator requirements depend on room volume and the intended use.

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Athlete experiences

Explore athlete stories and testimonials for examples of how Box Altitude fits into training. Personal experiences do not establish the result another athlete will achieve.

Frequently asked questions

How much will altitude training improve my performance?

There is no fixed improvement that can be promised. Study outcomes depend on the protocol and participants, and individual responses vary. Assess your own progress with your coach rather than using a promised percentage or race-time saving.

How should I time a block before a race?

Plan the block with your coach around the race, travel, training load and your previous response. There is no universal number of weeks that guarantees a peak on race day.

Can I keep training in my usual environment?

Yes. A home altitude sleep system allows overnight exposure while your daytime sessions remain in your usual training environment.

Is altitude suitable for amateur runners?

Suitability depends on your goals, health, training and ability to follow a consistent plan. Professional use does not guarantee the same outcome for an amateur athlete.

Which system should I choose?

Sleep Cloud is designed for overnight exposure, Training Cloud for compatible indoor exercise setups, and an Altitude Bedroom System for a dedicated room. Choose the configuration around your space and intended use.

Take the next step

Talk to Box Altitude about a system for your space and training programme. You can also compare the altitude tents.

Guides

Explore altitude training for runners

Altitude Training Before a MarathonWhen to start, how long to stay at altitude and when to stop before race day.Altitude Training for Trail & Ultra RunnersHow altitude fits into longer-distance and mountain-running preparation.Live High, Train Low: The Complete GuideThe core protocol behind sleeping at altitude while keeping quality training low.Will Altitude Help Me Run Faster?A practical look at what altitude can and cannot do for running performance.

Explore simulated-altitude systems for runners planning overnight exposure or selected indoor training sessions. The Sleep Cloud creates a dedicated enclosure around the bed, while the Altitude Bedroom System converts a suitable room without a sleeping tent.

Start with our complete guide to altitude bedrooms, compare altitude rooms and sleeping tents, and learn how to choose your sleeping altitude. Match the setup to your room, programme and individual response; reduced-oxygen exposure is not suitable for everyone and does not guarantee a performance gain.