Performance Assessment for the Cycling Athlete
You're busy with work, life and training. With so much going on, it's helpful to see if your hard work is paying off. Where does your fitness stand right now and is there a way you can do things better and train smarter? A performance assessment is a great tool for cyclists (or in fact, any athlete) to gain valuable data to understand their...
Altitude Training for Fat Loss, Muscle Mass and Body Composition
We know elite cyclists use altitude training to get a fitness boost before racing in the Tour de France. And we've heard that olympic runners will head to high altitude camps in places like Flagstaff or St. Moritz to get that extra lung for events at sea-level. But what if you're not headed to Le Portet d’Aspin (a famous Tour de France climb) or...
Swimming For Change with Robert McGlashan
This month, Altitude member Robert McGlashan will complete the third of three impressive open water swims as part of an open water marathon, Swim for Change, to raise $300,000 for 3 Canadian charities! Rob swam Lake Erie and Lake Ontario this summer, and in just a couple of weeks he will be headed to California to be the first Canadian to swim...
How to properly implement altitude training in your race build-up
How you can make the most of altitude training in each phase of your training plan for your marathon build-up
Taking on the Siberia Experience in New Zealand
New Zealand is famous all over the world for boasting some of this planet's most breathtaking natural scenery. The landscape all over the country is incredibly diverse - from lakes, beaches and coastline to glaciers, volcanos and dramatic alpine terrains. If you want to take it all in, heading over to Wanaka in the South Island is a pretty good...
Running a half marathon (in lockdown!)
Over the past year, lockdown has made it very tough to keep up a fitness routine that not only keeps you strong and healthy but is also challenging, fulfilling and fun. As someone whose fitness routine revolved mostly around tough conditioning sessions in the gym, kickboxing, bouldering and the occasional indoor spinning class, I was certainly...
Training For Your First Triathlon: 5 Tips For Success
Training for your first triathlon can be an intimidating experience. From seemingly endless amounts of gear to scarily fast transitions, there can be a lot to wrap your head around leading up to the day. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you feel ready when it’s time to race.
PNOE Metabolic Testing – Eliminate the Guesswork
Altitude uses PNOE Metabolic Testing to provide a complete picture of your cardiovascular and metabolic function. The accuracy of the test results allows Altitude coaches to determine precise health and fitness metrics like VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate. These metrics serve as a foundation for coaches to create workout and nutrition plans...
Summit Stories: Altitude Community Adventures from Around the World
Welcome to our Summit Stories series, where we feature stories about your expeditions from around the world. From trekking in remote destinations, to practicing extreme sports in outdoor adventure spots, to summiting some of the highest peaks on the planet - our Altitude community has done some pretty cool things. Scroll through and click to...
Pico da Ibituruna – An Adventure Spot in Brazil You Should Check Out
Outdoor sports and adventure travel fans all know about the popular go-to destinations. Mountain biking? Head to the Alps. Trekking? Try New Zealand or the Inca Trail in Peru. Rock Climbing? The national parks of the US never let us down. One place you may not have heard of for adventure sports is in the mountainous state of Minas Gerais in...