Hypoxic training — also called altitude training or low-oxygen training — means breathing oxygen-reduced air to trigger helpful adaptations in the body. Traditionally athletes travelled to the mountains for this; today, a generator can recreate the same conditions at sea level.
How it works
At higher altitudes the effective oxygen level in the air is lower. In response, the body produces more red blood cells and becomes more efficient at transporting and using oxygen. A normobaric system reproduces this by lowering the oxygen percentage of the air while keeping pressure constant.
Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT)
IHT alternates short periods of breathing hypoxic air with periods of normal air. This challenges the body in controlled doses and is widely studied as a time-efficient way to build aerobic capacity.
Used carefully and progressively, hypoxic training is most effective when combined with — not used as a replacement for — traditional aerobic work.
Who it suits
- Competitive athletes seeking endurance gains
- The broader fitness community ("mass fitness")
- Rehabilitation and general wellness, under appropriate guidance
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