Research Topic
Altitude Training
5 articles
Hypoxic Tents and Normobaric Altitude: What the Evidence Says
Home altitude tents simulate hypoxia at sea level via reduced oxygen fraction. Here's what the HIF-1α, EPO science, and real-world protocols show — and where they fall short.
5 min read · 2026-09-08
Why Your Cycling Calorie Calculator Lies at Altitude — And What to Do About It
At 2,000+ metres, standard cycling calorie formulas underestimate your energy burn by 6–12%. Here's the hypoxic physiology behind the gap.
5 min read · 2026-06-23
Altitude Masks and VO₂max: What They Actually Train Is Your Breathing
Elevation training masks do not lower blood oxygen saturation or simulate altitude. But they do train inspiratory muscles — and that IS a real ergogenic. Here's the science.
5 min read · 2026-06-23
Altitude Training: The Hypoxia Physiology Behind 4 Weeks at 2,400m
Altitude training is among the most scientifically validated performance tools in endurance sport. The physiology of why it works — and why the timing of sea-level competition matters more than the altitude itself — is still poorly applied in practice.
5 min read · 2026-06-23
Acute Mountain Sickness: Why Fit Athletes Collapse Above 3,000m
AMS strikes fit athletes as hard as beginners. Learn the Lake Louise score, acetazolamide protocol, and ascent rate science that keeps you performing at altitude.
5 min read · 2026-06-23