How To Maximize Benefits Of High Altitude Training

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:35 in Psychology & Sociology

An athletes' elevated or heavier breathing at sea level immediately following high-altitude training accounts for a substantial amount of the gains from the high-altitude training, according to a new study. The heavy breathing is temporary, however, and researchers make a case for why athletes should consider giving themselves one week to 10 days at sea level before a major competition.

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