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• A Practical Approach to Altitude Training" - Ed Burke Ph.D.

Altitude Training Improves Speed, Strength, Endurance & Recovery

In this section, you will find the studies that support the claims that altitude training can improve speed, strength, endurance, and recovery as part of your overall training program. You will see that the mechanisms range from increase in red blood cell mass and VO2 max, to increases in lactic acid buffering, and more. Whatever your althletic application, training at altitude can help. Colorado Altitude Training's products simulate altitude by lowering the oxygen percentage in the air to mimic the number of O2 molecules per breath at altitude.

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You will find information about the current research on the various methods of altitude training, including Live High - Train Low,   Exercising at Altitude, and also IHT.
Within those sections, you'll also find research showing the benefits on Aerobic performance, Anaerobic performance, AND how sleeping at altitude does NOT reduce sleep quality or recovery.