Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) is a training method that involves alternating between periods of reduced and normal levels of oxygen to improve athletic performance. This can be achieved through training at high altitude locations, using specialized equipment to simulate hypoxic conditions, or breathing devices that simulate intermittent hypoxic exposure. IHT has been shown to elicit physiological responses, such as an increase in red blood cell production and improved oxygen delivery to muscles, that can improve various aspects of athletic performance, including endurance, speed, power, and strength. However, IHT should be approached with caution as it carries some risks, particularly if not properly monitored. Potential risks include the development of hypoxia-related illnesses or injuries, such as hypoxia-induced pulmonary edema. It is important to seek guidance from a qualified professional and to gradually progress the training program to minimize these risks.
MoreHypoxic training is a method of improving physical performance by exposing the body to reduced levels of oxygen, which stimulates adaptations such as increased red blood cell production and improved oxygen delivery to muscles.
MoreArtificial hypoxic training is a method of exposing the body to reduced levels of oxygen using specialized equipment, such as altitude simulators, to induce physiological adaptations that can improve physical performance.
MoreNormobaric intermittent hypoxia training involves exposing the body to short periods of reduced oxygen levels while breathing normal air, which can stimulate physiological adaptations and improve physical performance.
More"Exposure to hypoxic conditions can increase the activity of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), a protein that regulates the body's response to low oxygen levels, by up to 60%." (Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4217178/)
"Hypoxic training can increase the production of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells, by up to 24%." (Reference: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00037.2010)
"Hypoxic training can increase the activity of mitochondrial enzymes, which are responsible for producing energy in cells, by up to 38%." (Reference: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00307.2013)
"Hypoxic training can lead to an increase in lactate threshold, which is the exercise intensity at which lactate begins to accumulate in the blood, by up to 17%." (Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5374663/)
In general, IHT contributes to improved immunological status. The occurrence of allergies and inflammatory diseases decreases. This has been observed in continuous exposure to altitude, as well as with IHT...
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MoreThe first time I heard about Intermittent Hypoxic Training IHT was in 1978 at a conference for research into: how to prepare astronauts for space. The conference was about Adaption Medicine in various types of environments - “Ecological Physiological Mechanisms of Adaptation” in Moscow. The information for revolutionary! IHTs vast range of benefits from sporting athletes, anti ageing, cell regeneration, to treating patients post chemo, radiotherapy as rehabilitation therapy. This was the start of my personal passion to further study and research into IHT, which led me to integrating IHT into all my treatments. The results I have experienced over the years have been ground breaking and I am proud that iIntermittent hHypoxic training has been recognised as now a Nobel Prize winning method, and have achieved the acknowledgement and credibility it has long deserved.