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Does living at a high altitude make you fitter?
Does living at a high altitude make you fitter?
Does living at a high altitude make you fitter?
Living at high altitude can potentially improve your endurance during intense exercise. It may increase your aerobic capacity, lactic acid tolerance, and oxygen flow to your muscles. To prevent altitude sickness, climb slowly and reduce your intensity at high altitudes.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why does the hemoglobin level rise at high altitudes?
At high attitudes, hypoxia-induced erythropoietic drive results in erythrocytosis and an increase in hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit. Hence people with SCD should be careful and report abnormalities to the doctor immediately.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is it like to live in extremely high altitudes?
High altitudes may mean ambient pressure can drop below vapour pressure hence, you might feel lethargy, sometimes unconciousness and if you are unable to cope up then connect with a doctor to know the best treatment.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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