Altitude Training

Altitude training is the practice of training at simulated altitude, where the fraction of inspired air is reduced to equal the partial pressure of inspired oxygen for a given terrestrial elevation. This forces your body to adapt to the reduced oxygen saturation in the blood, improving your performance at altitude and sea-level. For mountaineers this process can speed up acclimation in-country and reduce susceptibility to altitude illness.

Individuals who commonly practice altitude training include:

x Endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, swimmers)
x Team sport athletes (rugby, hockey)
x Trekkers and Mountaineers

Regular exposure to a hypoxic environment is necessary to stimulate the body to adapt. To achieve higher levels of adaptation, a greater number of exposures and manipulation of exercise mode and intensity are required. Our approach involves utilising our state-of-the-art environmental chambers, for periods of between 60 and 120 minutes over a period of several weeks. Throughout, each session we take regular measurements of your oxygen saturation, heart rate, and perception of effort.

The altitude, exercise mode and intensity are usually bespoke and is dependent on your event’s demands and the number of people it is for.