by Phoebe Cheuk
full article:
http://physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au/resources/educational-resources/exphys/00/cheuk.cfm
In order to improve athlete’s physical performance one of the methods is to have athletes train at high altitude. There is no doubt that physical training at altitude is a must for success in competition held at altitude … Interestingly, almost all endurance athletes used altitude training to prepare themselves for the Olympic Games in Atalanta, which were held near sea level. A new approach of living high and training low (LHTL) is reported to be beneficial in enhancing physical performance. In this paper, the physiological response of altitude exposure and the potential benefit will be discussed. Then the practical aspect of altitude training with respect to duration and relative altitude of exposure will be addressed.