#95 Brian Oestrike, CEO Of Hypoxico, On Simulated Altitude Training Systems

Join Evoke coach Leif Whittaker for a conversation with Brian Oestrike. As CEO of Hypoxico Altitude Training Systems, and life-long athlete, Brian provides a wealth of knowledge on the history, protocols, and best practices of simulated altitude training (SAT). The topics covered in the conversation are listed below.

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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:46 Brian’s athletic background
0:05:00 Brian’s shifts in athletic goals over his endurance career
0:09:48 The shifts in user groups utilizing simulated altitude training (SAT)
0:15:39 The basics of how SAT works
0:18:38 Differences between simulated altitude, and real altitude
0:22:58 Adaptations to a high-altitude, low-pressure environment
0:28:04 Risks and side effects of SAT
0:33:09 Application and use of Hypoxico Systems
0:37:25 Standard protocols for simulated altitude progression?
0:40:40 Six days to the summit and down on Everest using SAT
0:45:29 Monitoring progression & recovery
0:58:33 Age and gender differences in acclimatization protocols
1:02:59 General health improvements with SAT
1:03:25 Training respiratory muscles for altitude
1:07:05 Sleeping best practices in an altitude tent
1:10:00 How Brian has personally used SAT for his athletic goals
1:12:43 Where to find more information about Hypoxico