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COMPANY Company Overview Media and Events FAQ CAT is #1 - WHY... Ordering Products Why is CAT the World Leader in Altitude Training Systems Colorado Exercise Room Basic Questions Customer Service Science Training Resources	Submit a New Question Q What is altitude training used for? A Altitude training is used by athletes to increase speed, power, and endurance. It can also be used for altitude acclimatization and to increase the exercise response. There are two ways to incorporate altitude training into a routine – the "sleep high, train low" method, and the "train high" method. CAT supports both of these methods with its altitude simulation tents and rooms. Questions How does the air stay fresh in the CER? Are there studies that have confirmed the benefits? Does it matter which piece of equipment I use for my workouts? What is altitude training used for? How does the Colorado Exercise Room (CER) simulate altitude? Who should use altitude training? Who shouldn't use altitude training? Why should I train high? What specific benefits can I expect to see with exercise at altitude? How do I operate the CER? How long should I work out in the CER? How often? How hard? Why is my heart rate lower in the CER? Or higher? What heart rate zone should I aim for? What is the Pulse Oximeter? Should my recovery between intervals increase?	WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "As professional athletes we all have discipline to train hard. At the end of the day it is what we do at night that really counts. Thanks CAT." Chris Legh JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
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What is altitude training used for?

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