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...
See Results Faster – Why Altitude is Great for the Busy Professional
How do you get the most out of your workout in the shortest amount of time? This is a question that plagues many time-crunched folks, especially professionals working long hours in downtown offices. It’s time to try atltitude training
Climbing Kilimanjaro? Here’s Why You Should Be Doing Simulated Altitude Training
You've decided to climb Kilimanjaro. At 5,895 m, you'll be tackling the tallest mountain in Africa. Are you ready? Being physically prepared is critical to a successful climb. You want to think back on your trip with fond memories of reaching the summit and feeling good, not turning back early. For most of us, these trips are an expensive,...
A Conversation With Justyn Knight – Canadian Record Holder and Olympic Track Star
“Don’t be scared to fail, I fail all the time” – Justyn Knight At the end of the February, we capped off The Altitude 5K Challenge. This was a challenge for runners of all levels to see who can run the fastest 5km on the treadmill when the altitude chamber is set to 9000ft elevation. After a month that saw all sorts of runners from the community...
Training for Strength – The Power of the Sprint
Whether you’re looking to build endurance, improve your running economy, or build strength and power, including high-intensity sprint-based workouts is one of the best tools to integrate into your training arsenal. There are many different types of workouts for endurance athletes. But today we’re going to focus on the benefits of...