Read recenly that altitude beds were used by many Olympic anthletes. How much do they cost and do they work?
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I would assume you mean something that would simulate high altitude correct? And yes they would work. At altitude your body produces more hemoglobins. Thus your body takes in more oxygen. That's why it's harder for people who are not climatized to breath at alitude. If you have a high hemoglobin count and are at sea level, you are physically capable of taking in/using more oxygen. Which leads to not tiring out as fast.
I love swimming at meets at sea level. It's amazing the difference you feel.
I would assume you mean something that would simulate high altitude correct? And yes they would work. At altitude your body produces more hemoglobins. Thus your body takes in more oxygen. That's why it's harder for people who are not climatized to breath at alitude. If you have a high hemoglobin count and are at sea level, you are physically capable of taking in/using more oxygen. Which leads to not tiring out as fast.
I love swimming at meets at sea level. It's amazing the difference you feel.
