Altitude Training

Altitude Training

1. Is aerobic training high above sea level, where oxygen levels are lower. It is used to increase aerobic fitness quickly.

   • Forcing the body to become more adapt to working in a low oxygen enviroment
     • Increasing red blood cell count therefore more iron is needed in diet
       • Althletes work more efficiently having more oxygen to work with
       • Increasing V02 max

2. The criteria for visible results from altitude training is as follows:

   • 2000m-2500m: Optimum altitude for acclimatisation
   • 28 days: Number of days required for noticeable increase in red blood cell count
   • 22 hours: Daily exposure sufficient to boost performance

3. There are a number of side effects to this type of training

   • Could cause blood to become very think making it difficult to pump it around the body
   • (>5000m) weight loss is inevitable because your body uses your muscles as an energy source.
   • Body’s immune system will weaken leading to an increased risk of infections.

4. Can be applied to cycling as well as running

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