Oxygen is the limiting factor in sports performance. When insufficient oxygen is delivered to the muscles fatigue sets in.
Hypoxic Training improves oxygen delivery and utilisation at all levels. In a double-blind placebo controlled study presented at the European College of Sports Science in 2004, German researchers presented some remarkable findings. Highly trained athletes demonstrate astounding 40% anaerobic performance boost (forearm exercise until exhaustion), and 20% aerobic performance increase (cycling until exhaustion).
Increased V02 max (max rate of oxygen usage)
Enhanced power output and speed
Improved strength and endurance
Increased exercise-till-exhaustion (ETE) time
Reduced recovery time after exertion
Decreased resting heart-rate and blood pressure
Maintenance of cardiovascular fitness when injured
Oxygen is the limiting factor in sports performance. When insufficient oxygen is delivered to the muscles fatigue sets in.