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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 19 May 2023
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Why do people living at a high altitude seem to be red?
They seem to be reddish because of greater concentration of hemoglobin the oxygen carrying protein the main component of red blood cells.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
Why does sleeping at high altitude improve fitness levels?
Sleeping at higher attitudes promote fitness as it provides enough exposure to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, whilst allowing you to maintain training quality at sea level.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?
Any level above 8000 feet above sea level one can experience altitude concern
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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