Altitude training is gaining acceptance For a number of years now we have been advising athletes we coach to utilize AltoLab to simulate altitude and get improvements in performance. There has been positive feedback from them about the benefits. The first athlete we trialed it with was professional triathlete & world junior duathlon champion Jamie Hunt and it helped take him to 4th place at the world long distance champs,...
Training at low altitude and racing high makes it super important to have a solid base of training behind you and a flexible game plan for race day. In this article from RunnersWorld.com titled "How to Train for the Mile-High Marathon" highlights strategies to consider like: Training by effort, racing by effort Getting specific course information Planning your arrival time and leaving expectations at home And often one of the most...
After completing the 15 day AltoLab program and a five day top up this was the result. Collin Leiba - Breaking The Indoor Rowing 500M British Record. This took place on Sunday 20th September. Watch and enjoy!
Improves anaerobic capacity & endurance at high exertion Improves lactate clearance Up to 15% increase in O2 carrying capacity & efficiency, especially with repeated use Increases Lactate Threshold = measure of fitness Increases VO2 max, amount of O2 body can hold, more power, more endurance Increases mitochondria in muscle cells to provide more efficient energy conversion Increases muscle capillaries to improve O2 delivery Increases EPO in blood...
If you think running a marathon is a feat in itself, imagine doing an ultra-marathon up and down a mountain. Skyrunning is the extreme sport of mountain running with athletes known as skyrunners. The idea started from Italian mountaineers and were pioneers of races on Mont Blanc in the early 90's, since then the races have taken off across the world's mountains. With races above 6,000 ft. it is not your...
Kipsang followed up his New York City marathon victory with a second place finish in April's London Marathon before not finishing the IAAF World Championship marathon in Beijing in late August.
[Sports Illustrated]
Avoiding late-race fatigue and the importance of muscle changes by Interval Hypoxic Exposure (IHE) cannot be overstated. Realize that 45% of your body weight is muscle. Doing (IHE) can increase the oxygen storage and mitochondrial content by over 10% in just a week or two and even more after a few months.
Men’s and women’s elite World Championship titles decided in heated battles this week!
[Triathlete Europe]
Steve Nash in talks to be a part-time consultant for Golden State Warriors.
[ESPN]
On display were some this year's latest bicycles, components and accessories. New gear from PRO, KASK, Cannondale, Jamis and more!
[CyclingNews]
Bouchard-Hall has a personal stake in the success of USA Cycling. He began racing in college, then spent years riding domestically, before finally racing in Europe. But if it wasn't for his early years riding under the umbrella of USA Cycling, Bouchard-Hall wouldn't be in his current role. New USA Cycling Coach Goals: Cycling Governance, Creating new opportunities for women, Cracking down on doping, Getting young riders involved in the...
Altitude training has been used by Olympic and pro athletes for over 40 years to gain exceptional stamina and endurance for their sporting events. However, traditional altitude training requires a move to a high altitude camp for 2-10 weeks but the beneficial effects wear off after 2 weeks at sea level. The costs are high and the effects only temporary. Altitude simulator tents are sealed enclosures that reduce oxygen levels...
