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Position statement--altitude training for improving team-sport players' performance: current knowledge and unresolved

Olivier Girard¹, Markus Amann, Robert Aughey

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Altitude training (or hypoxic training) is increasingly used in team sports, but optimal strategies remain unclear. This position statement offers guidance for acclimatization and performance enhancement in athletes.

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Altitude Assessing physical training modalities in enhancing sports performance Elite performance Soccer Training

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Altitude Training

Background:

Growing use of altitude training in team sports despite limited research.
Conference in Doha established a forum for research and practical insights.
Need for a shared conceptual framework for altitude training in team sports.

Framework:

Highlights key issues from expert debates on altitude training.
Integrates ideas into a shared conceptual framework.
Aimed at support teams (coaches, scientists, physicians, S&C staff) and professionals.

Implementation:

No consensus on optimal altitude training strategies for team sports.
Recommends strategies for acclimatization at altitude.
Suggests methods for enhancing sea-level performance through altitude exposure.

Implications:

Provides a guide for practical application of altitude training.
Stimulates constructive discussion and future research.
Advances knowledge in altitude training for team sports performance.