ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2014
"Live High-Train High" increases hemoglobin mass in Olympic swimmers.
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- The effect of a Live-high Train-high exercise regimen on behavioural temperature regulation.European journal of applied physiology · 2017Trial
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- High-level performances following low altitude training and tapering in warm environments in elite racewalkers.European journal of sport science · 2024Article
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- The effects of intermittent hypoxic training on the aerobic capacity of exercisers: a systemic review and meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Comparative efficacy of various hypoxic training paradigms on maximal oxygen consumption: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2023Review
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- The Impact of Four High-Altitude Training Camps on the Aerobic Capacity of a Short Track PyeongChang 2018 Olympian: A Case Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Periodization and Programming for Individual 400 m Medley Swimmers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeThis study tested whether 3-4 weeks of classical "Live High-Train High" (LHTH) altitude training increases swim-specific VO2max through increased hemoglobin mass (Hbmass).
methodsTen swimmers lived and trained for more than 3 weeks between 2,130 and 3,094 m of altitude, and a control group of ten swimmers followed the same training at sea-level (SL). Body composition was examined using dual X-ray absorptiometry. Hbmass was determined by carbon monoxide rebreathing. Swimming VO2peak was determined and swimming trials of 4 × 50, 200 and 3,000 m were performed before and after the intervention.
resultsHbmass (n = 10) was increased (P < 0.05)after altitude training by 6.2 ± 3.9 % in the LHTH group, whereas no changes were apparent in the SL group (n = 10). Swimming VO2peak was similar before and after training camps in both groups (LHTH: n = 7, SL: n = 6). Performance of 4 × 50 m at race pace was improved to a similar degree in both groups (LHTH: n = 10, SL: n = 10). Maximal speed reached in an incremental swimming step test (P = 0.051), and time to complete 3,000 m tended (P = 0.09) to be more improved after LHTH (n = 10) than SL training (n = 10).
conclusionIn conclusion, 3-4 weeks of classical LHTH is sufficient to increase Hbmass but exerts no effect on swimming-specific VO2peak. LHTH may improve performance more than SL training.
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