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Altitude Training: Benefits and Considerations
This chapter explores the reasons why elite athletes engage in altitude training and discusses the hematological and non-hematological adaptations induced by this type of training. It also delves into the concepts of training low and competing high, as well as the challenges faced by different types of runners. Additionally, the chapter examines the impacts of altitude training on iron supplementation, oxidative stress, antioxidants, and various supplements.