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Altitude training for elite endurance performance: a 2012 update.

Barry W Fudge¹, Jamie S M Pringle, Neil S Maxwell

¹English Institute of Sport, Loughborough, United Kingdom. barry.fudge@eis2win.co.uk

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|May 15, 2012

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Altitude training can improve endurance athlete performance. This review evaluates recent research on practical applications and underlying mechanisms for athletes training at high altitudes.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Altitude Medicine

Background:

Endurance athletes commonly use altitude training to boost sea-level performance.
Understanding the benefits and methods of altitude exposure is crucial for optimizing athletic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and assess recent scientific literature on altitude training for endurance athletes.
To categorize research into performance-focused studies and those exploring underlying physiological mechanisms.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent literature on altitude training.
Categorization of studies based on research focus: performance enhancement vs. mechanistic insights.

Main Results:

Recent literature provides insights into both performance outcomes and physiological adaptations.
Identified areas for future research in altitude training protocols and their effects.

Conclusions:

Altitude training remains a key strategy for endurance athletes seeking performance gains.
Further research is needed to refine protocols and fully elucidate the mechanisms behind altitude training benefits.