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Inside Exercise

Altitude training and hypoxic conditioning with Dr Grégoire Millet

Jan 15, 2023
Dr Grégoire Millet, a world leader in altitude training and hypoxic conditioning, discusses the history of altitude training, different training techniques, immediate and long-term responses to hypoxia, health effects of altitude, improved blood vessel function with LLTH, and the impact of low and high oxygen. They also talk about VO2 max training at altitude, increased carbohydrate usage, sympathetic activation, and oxidative stress.
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Quick takeaways

  • Altitude training methods have evolved from Live High-Train High (LHTH) to Live High-Train Low (LHTL) and combination approaches like LLTH and LHTL (and High), with the choice depending on the specific training goals.
  • Altitude and breathing low oxygen are not the same, with altitude affecting oxygen delivery and causing lower VO2 max, making high-intensity exercise more challenging.

Deep dives

Altitude Training and Hypoxic Conditioning

Altitude training and hypoxic conditioning have been of interest in the sports and scientific communities for several decades. The traditional approach of living at high altitudes and training at high altitudes (live high, train high) is well-known for improving oxygen transport capacity. However, recent research has explored new methodologies. One of these is the concept of live high, train low and high, where athletes either live at high altitudes or breathe low oxygen air, and train with normal oxygen levels while supplementing with repeated sprints in hypoxic conditions. This approach is particularly promising for intermittent sports and team-based activities. Hypoxic conditioning has also shown potential benefits for health, such as treatments for hypertension and peripheral arterial disease. More research is being done to understand the mechanisms and optimize these training methods.

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