Oxygen is the limiting factor in sports
performance. When insufficient oxygen is delivered
to the muscles fatigue sets in.
Hypoxic Training improves oxygen delivery and
utilisation at all levels. In a double-blind
placebo controlled study presented at the European
College of Sports Science in 2004, German
researchers presented some remarkable findings.
Highly trained athletes demonstrate astounding 40%
anaerobic performance boost (forearm exercise until
exhaustion), and 20% aerobic performance increase
(cycling until exhaustion).
- Increased V02 max (max rate of oxygen usage)
- Enhanced power output and speed
- Improved strength and endurance
- Increased exercise-till-exhaustion (ETE) time
- Reduced recovery time after exertion
- Decreased resting heart-rate and blood pressure
- Maintenance of cardiovascular fitness when injured
- Diminished overall fatigue