ArticleInternational journal of exercise science
Effects of Simulated Altitude on Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Inspiratory Fitness.
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- The Effects of Intermittent Hypoxic Training Strategies on Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Healthy Humans: A Meta-analysis with Meta-regression.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Pooled it
- Analysis of blood biomarkers and sports performance in crossfit athletes using the elevation training mask 2.0 post SARS-CoV-2 infection.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Acute effects of elevation training mask on anaerobic performance and post-exercise heart rate and blood lactate responses in young males: a randomized crossover study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Twelve weeks of respiratory muscle training enhance respiratory function in CrossFitBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Physiological effects of combined breathing and physical training in middle-aged and older adults.Journal of physical therapy science · 2025Article
- Eight Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training Using Elevation Mask May Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Pulmonary Functions, and Hematological Variables in University Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Effect of High Intensity Interval Training Under Mask on Forced Vital Capacity in Football Players.International journal of exercise science · 2023Article
- 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
- Effect of a high-intensity short-duration cycling elevation training mask on V̇OBiology of sport · 2022Article
- Wearable positive end-expiratory pressure valve improves exercise performance.Sports medicine and health science · 2020Article
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Abstract
Aerobic exercise at altitude has shown an increase in maximal oxygen uptake. Similar effects have been replicated by way of simulated altitude training, which have influenced various advances in the field of exercise science. Elevation Training Masks© (ETM) claim to stimulate cardiorespiratory fitness improvements similar to training at altitude, however, there is little research to support this claim. The purpose of this study was to research the effect that a hypoxia-inducing mask would have on cardiorespiratory fitness and pulmonary function through the use of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) running program. Seventeen subjects were randomized into either the control group, without the mask, or experimental group, with the mask, and participated in a 6-week HIIT protocol of 4 sessions per week. Each session included a warm up, followed by intervals of running at 80% of their heart rate reserve (HRR) for 90 seconds and followed by 3 minutes of active rest at 50-60% of HRR. A total of 6 intervals were completed per session. Within subjects, there was a significant increase in predicted VO
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