altitude training
AL-tih-tood TRAYN-ing
ˈæltɪtuːd ˈtreɪnɪŋListen
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a method of athletic preparation in which athletes train at or sleep at elevation, typically above 2,000 metres, to stimulate physiological adaptations to hypoxic conditions, most notably increased erythropoietin (EPO) production, higher red blood cell mass, and improved oxygen-carrying capacity; the live-high, train-low approach, where athletes sleep at altitude but perform intense training at sea level, has become popular for combining the haematological benefits of altitude with the ability to maintain training quality; altitude training is a legal and well-established practice in endurance sports
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