Is Altitude Training Beneficial For Athletes Or Just A Waste Of Time?

Altitude training is a popular training method expected to improve the physical performance of athletes …and horses!  Recently, several national football teams spent some time at altitude on the Austrian Alps in preparation for the World Cup.   Athletes from a number of endurance disciplines use altitude training as part of their yearly training program. However, scientific evidence is not clear at all as to whether altitude training is beneficial for human performance or otherwise. read more

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