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Intermittent hypoxic training: fact and fancy.

Benjamin D Levine1

  • 1Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 75231, USA. BenjaminLevine@TexasHealth.org

High Altitude Medicine & Biology
|August 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) can improve athletic performance by simulating altitude acclimatization. The "living high-training low" strategy, which involves acclimatizing to altitude while training at lower elevations, is most effective for enhancing endurance.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Altitude Training

Background:

  • Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) involves controlled exposure to low oxygen levels.
  • It aims to mimic altitude acclimatization for improved sea-level performance.
  • IHT strategies include rest or exercise-based hypoxia exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different IHT strategies.
  • To determine the optimal approach for enhancing athletic performance.
  • To investigate the physiological mechanisms behind altitude acclimatization benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of "living high-training low" (LHTL) versus "living low-training high" (LLTH) strategies.
  • Analysis of physiological markers such as erythropoietin and V(O2max).
Keywords:
Non-programmatic

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  • Assessment of athletic performance metrics including running speed and power output.

    • Main Results:

    • The LHTL strategy significantly improves sea-level endurance performance across various athlete levels.
    • Increased erythropoietin levels, red cell mass, and V(O2max) are key mechanisms.
    • Training at altitude (LLTH) can reduce training intensity and is less beneficial for well-trained athletes.

    Conclusions:

    • The primary benefit of IHT stems from altitude acclimatization effects.
    • LHTL is a superior strategy for enhancing endurance performance.
    • The "living high" component is crucial for achieving performance gains through IHT.