Why Is Altitude Training So Important for Athletes?

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of research going into identifying the specific time frame because it seems so variable when people are talking about when do I finish my altitude block or when do I come back down to low elevations. We're just now getting to the point where we can simulate altitude, not just in a lab, but perhaps in more livable and normal circumstances for athletes. And that's getting a bit more common. It would be fantastic to see research going into trying to time the benefits and figure out why it doesn't work for everybody with altitude training.

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