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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Regulation
  • Sports Science

Context:

  • Altitude training (Living High-Training Low) is a common strategy for endurance athletes.
  • Its effects on arterial-cardiac baroreflex function, particularly differentiating responders from nonresponders, remain unclear.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for optimizing training protocols.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the differential impact of 3-week altitude training on spontaneous arterial-cardiac baroreflex function.
  • To identify changes in baroreflex function between responders and nonresponders in university cross-country skiers.
  • To clarify the physiological adaptations underlying altitude training success.

Summary:

  • Twelve university skiers underwent 3 weeks of Living High-Training Low altitude training.
  • Baroreflex function was assessed using transfer function analysis before and after training.
  • Responders (n=5) showed a significant increase in high-frequency transfer function gain, indicating improved baroreflex sensitivity, while nonresponders (n=7) did not.

Impact:

  • Altitude training significantly improves baroreflex function in responders, suggesting enhanced cardiovascular adaptation.
  • This study highlights the importance of individual responses to altitude training.
  • Findings provide insights into optimizing training strategies for endurance athletes based on baroreflex function.