What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?
The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower. Hence, the fall in atmospheric pressure at higher altitude decreases the partial pressure of inspired oxygen
At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower.
Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes
High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours
At altitude, the reduced oxygen content of the blood induces breathing instability, with periods of deep and rapid breathing alternating with central apnea. This breathing pattern is called high-altitude periodic breathing (PB).
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