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University of Wyoming unveils plans for a $44 million addition called the High Altitude Performance Center. April 16 2015

The University of Wyoming is capitalizing on its greatest competitive advantage: Altitude! The thin air of the Rocky Mountains provides for a unique conditioning that cannot be achieved at lower elevations.The High Altitude Performance Center highlights: Physical training for young men and women at 7,220 feet. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center Football Strength and Performance Center Tiered War Room for full team meetings and other campus uses Expanded football locker room...

AltoLab or Altitude Tents: Let's Compare April 13 2015

Altitude Tent 1 hour at 10,000 feet. Recording info Minutes Recording time 63.0 Undefined/Motion 7.9  Net time 55.1   SpO2 summary % Highest SpO2 99 Lowest SpO2 80 Mean SpO2 95.95   Pulse summary BPM Highest pulse rate 94 Lowest pulse rate 63  Mean pulse rate 80.15   DeSat summary Total number 19  Number below 85% 1 Baseline SpO2(%) 97.54   Motion summary Minutes %time  Motion 6.3 9.9   SpO2...

AltoLab simulated altitude training system benefits at a glance: April 10 2015

Fits your life style Natural - you’re working out with oxygen Non-disruptive to lifestyle - use at home or when traveling Flexible – you control the altitude according to your needs Cost effective Very affordable with a low initial cost (and much cheaper than a trip to Peru!) Replacement components well priced and easy to order Portable and convenient Lightweight and easily transported No power source required - your lungs...

When is the best time to start an AltoLab program? April 09 2015

You can start at any time but the best time to start is during the early base phase of training, where there are less heavy training days. The off-season is also an ideal time as you can undertake 15 days without the worry of fatigue from training. You are less likely to need days off and can complete your 15 days in fewer total days. You should also plan your...

English Rugby World Cup team travels to Glendale, Colorado for altitude training April 08 2015

The Denver Post is reporting the English Rugby World Cup team will be visiting Glendale, Colorado in preparation for the Rugby World Cup in England, Sept. 17-Oct. 31st.The team using Infinity Park’s high-altitude training facility,  features a high-performance strength and conditioning room, recovery room and video classroom, adjacent to two full-size sports fields.England, which last won the championship in 2003, would like a chance at the win this year. Traditional...

Olympic gold medallist boxer James DeGale holds altitude training camp. April 07 2015

Burtonmail is reporting that James DeGale an Olympic gold medallist recently held an altitude training camp with Perform at St George's Park in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. DeGale made use of their hypoxic chamber housed in the human performance laboratory when undertaking pad and sparring sessions. Dr. Carl Wells, Perform's sports science lead was quoted as saying, "Frequent training exposure to simulated high altitude can help enhance the body's physical adaptations...

Altitude and fight training April 07 2015

Altitude training has been used by professional boxers for over 40 years as a way to increase stamina and endurance to prepare for a fight. Traditional altitude training requires a move to a high altitude camp, such as Big Bear, California for 2-10, weeks prior to a fight. The costs are high and altitude effects only last for 2 weeks after a return to sea level. Now, many well paid...

“Narrowing the gap” on world-leading runners March 31 2015

Gemma Steel improved on her 31st place finish in the grueling conditions at the World Cross-Country Championships in China.Finishing as the second-fastest European in the field, Steel the European cross-country champion crossed the line in 18th place. “It was a solid performance, considering how hard it was,” said Steel.The 29-year old, from Whitwick, led the Great Britain team in the hilly and humid conditions in Guiyang. Steel trained in a...

Altitude exposure for distance running March 25 2015

Historically Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) and altitude training has long been used for distance running since the 1960's. Traditional altitude training with the - live high, train high - method requires a minimum of 3 weeks of living at high altitude to get acclimated. Thereafter, when you relocate to a low altitude racing venue to compete the benefits of altitude exposure begin to disappear about 2 weeks later and the...

Multiple world record athlete, Tom Jones pushes body to extreme limits in Pacific Plastic Paddle 2016 March 24 2015

Imagine standup paddling from San Francisco, California to Oahu, Hawaii. This is how Jones plans to bring awareness and engagement to environmental stewardship for our world oceans. Jones is training with AltoLab Altitude Simulator in preparation for the record journey. For four months, Jones will risk his life and push his body to extreme limits across a journey of 2351 miles across the Pacific Ocean.With years of practice and record...

U.S. Army veteran John Franklin shows off trademark speed outside of Colorado.  March 16 2015

U.S. Army veteran John Franklin (10-0-0, 4 KOs) first fight outside of Colorado at the Fists of the Fighting Irish pro boxing event at the Jersey City Armory this past weekend.Before the fight he was caught saying, ”When you're not in the (Colorado) elevation you get to work a lot harder because it's easier to breathe. But I work hard regardless, I'm ready for anything.” During the main event, U.S. Army...

France's Yohann Diniz attributes altitude training to new world record. March 10 2015

Paris (AFP) - France's Yohann Diniz set a new world record of one hour 17.02 minutes in the 20km walk at the French national championships on Sunday. "Going through 15km in 58 minutes dead, I was told about the world record and I knew I could do it," Diniz told AFP. [AFP via YahooNews]