How to handle altitude sickness
Altitude sickness is an illness that develops when the body doesn’t have time to adapt to the decreased air pressure and oxygen levels of high altitude—defined as any area 8,000 ft. above sea level. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of appetite—wickedly similar to a brutal hangover.
Intermittent Hypoxic Training: Why It’s The Best Workout for Seniors
Intermittent Hypoxic Training is the best workout for seniors, especially when it comes to improving their cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and quality of life. Aging is often accompanied by a decline in physical and cognitive functions, making it more challenging for seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. While...
5 Tips To Prepare for the Trek to Everest Basecamp
Are you planning to trek to Everest basecamp? With an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet), the Base Camp is the starting point for mountaineers who are attempting to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. But you don't have to be a mountaineer to experience the magic of the Everest Base Camp trek. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or...
Accelerate Your Fitness Goals: The Power of Personalized Coaching
Achieving your fitness goals is a journey that often comes with its fair share of challenges. While some individuals opt for a one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, others choose the path less traveled - personalized coaching. In this blog post, we'll explore why working with a coach on a personalized fitness program can be the key to reaching...
Back To The Basics: What is Altitude Training?
Simulated altitude training, also known as hypoxic training, is a method of training that involves exposing the body to reduced oxygen levels in order to improve physical performance. It is commonly used by athletes to improve their endurance and capacity for oxygen uptake, as well as by those living at sea-level to acclimate to the lower levels...
How to Know You’re Prepared to Tackle Mount Everest Summit
Standing at the pinnacle of the world on the summit of Mount Everest is a dream for many, but it's a dream that comes with an immense commitment. Preparing for the Everest summit is a formidable challenge that demands physical endurance, mental fortitude, and a deep appreciation for the mountains. In this blog post, we will explore the key signs...
4 Common Misconceptions about Altitude Training
Altitude training has been around for a while – ever since the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Despite its long history, it remains relatively unknown, especially here in North America. This is because altitude training has been used only exclusively by the pros, and only recently has the technology become more accessible to everyday athletes.
Altitude Training for General Health and Fitness: 3 Case Studies to Read
The recent literature on Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) shows benefits that go beyond high performance for athletes. Indeed, we see benefits that extend to your average gym-goer training for improved fitness, overall health and disease prevention. Today we'll highlight some case studies that show the impact of hypoxic training on general...
How difficult is the hike to Machu Picchu?
Tips on how to prepare for a hike to the ancient Peruvian city, which sits at an altitude of about 8,000 ft.
Altitude for Rehab and Re-conditioning
Why altitude training will help your clients get better results during rehab? Most of us expect to lose some level of conditioning when we get injured. But that doesn't have to be the case. Altitude training for sports rehab can be used to create a stimulus that maximizes aerobic output, while reducing training intensity and load on recovering...