The 3 Methods of Altitude Training
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Exercising at Altitude
Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)
The Benefits
IHT enhances both aerobic and anaerobic performance, leading to increased speed, power and faster recovery time.
Who It’s For
Athletes wanting to improve their performance, mountaineers training for high altitude expeditions, and anyone wanting to improve their fitness.
How It’s Performed
By exercising in an attitude chamber, or while wearing a training mask attached to a Hypoxico altitude generator.
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Sleeping at Altitude
Prolonged Hypoxic Exposure (PHE)
The Benefits
PHE is very effective for pre-acclimatizing to high altitude, as well as an excellent method of improving endurance through a "Live high, train low" routine.
Who It’s For
Mountaineers planning a rapid ascent, athletes wanting to improve their performance, and anyone travelling to high altitude locations.
How It’s Performed
By sleeping in an altitude tent attached to a Hypoxico altitude generator, or in a bedroom converted to an altitude chamber.
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Alternating Altitude
Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure (IHE)
The Benefits
IHE improves wellness, aids in certain therapies, and allows athletes to improve their performance, even while injured.
Who It’s For
Anyone - injured or healthy - wanting to gain the health and performance benefits of altitude training.
How It’s Performed
By holding a training mask attached to a Hypoxico generator, and then alternating between placing the mask on and off at timed intervals.
Depending on your goals, it may be beneficial to combine two or more of these methods as part of your training program.
Support from the Best
Included with each Hypoxico system is our detailed training literature based on decades of evidence-based research. This will help guide you towards effectively incorporating altitude into your training program.
You'll also have access to our team of professional athletes and experts to answer any questions you have.
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