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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?

Any level above 8000 feet above sea level one can experience altitude concern

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What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?

High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours

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At what altitude do you need oxygen?

Supplemental oxygen is required above 10,000 feet

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At which altitude does the air begin to be noticeably thinner?

At 12,500 feet the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes lower making it difficult to breathe.

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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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