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Why is it used |
It is done 2500 metres above sea level, where the partial pressure of oxygen is lower. This means that not as much oxygen can diffuse into the blood, so haemoglobin is not as fully saturated with oxygen. This results in the lower 02 carrying capacity of the blood. As less 02 is therefore delivered to the working muscles, there is a reduction in aerobic performance and vo2 max and a quicker onset if anaerobic respiration |
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Advantages |
Increase in the number of red blood cells. Increased concentration of haemoglobin Increase blood viscosity capillarisation Increased capillarisation Enhanced oxygen transportIncreased lactate tolerance rt Enhanced oxygen transportIncreased lactate tolerance transportIncreased lactate tolerance Increased lactate tolerance |
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Disadvantages |
Expensive Altitude sickness Difficult to train due to the lack of oxygen Detraining due to the fact that training intensity had to reduce when the performer first trains at altitude due to the decreased availability of oxygen Benefits can quickly be lost on return to sea level Psychological problems due to being away from home |
