[Intermittent hypoxic training--the state of science].
Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) plays an important role concerning methods of training. Considering the enormous logistic and pecuniary investments for altitude training, there is a high demand for more efficient concepts. The intermittent hypoxic training is a new, alternative form of altitude training. The idea of IHT is to economise the currently most reliable and evaluated method which is known as "live high - train low" (LHTL). Thus, IHT combines a normal training at sea level with short training sessions in a chamber that creates a hypoxic but normobaric environment. Its aim is to initiate a similar level of erythropoesis as that usually achieved through long stays in high altitude with a minimised effort. This study analyses the results of selected studies that deal with IHT, evaluating the performance improvements in general and possible haematological variances/changes specifically.
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Abteilungen Pneumologie und Sportmedizin des Instituts für Arbeitsmedizin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin und Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany. norman.schoeffel@charite.de
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D000064:Acclimatization; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D001690:Biological Science Disciplines / Q000379:methods; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics