Altitude Training

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses altitude training, which involves exercising and/or living at fixed heights for a length of time, in order to take advantage of the reduced oxygen. The paper examines how this condition is accompanied by other physiological disturbances, including mental toughness. The paper discusses how sports experts and other trained observers suggest that one should take caution about investing a large amount of time,money, and health, in a practice which promises only minimal benefits. The paper concludes that altitude training can decrease performance at sea-level, which would be counter-productive for the athlete.

Outline:
Introduction
Methods
Altitude Training and Effects of the Environment
Physiological Effects
Negative Effects
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper:

" A number of studies pointed to the value of lower oxygen cost of steady-state cycling and running after exposure to hypoxia as an observed but unexpected benefit of LHTL (McConnell 2006). Saunders and group found the oxygen cost of running was at an average of 3.3% lower after LHTL than after two interventions. Otherwise, there were no significant differences between or within subject groups for ventilation, heart rate, respiratory exchange ratio or hemoglobin mass. The absence of a change in R field likewise appeared to support the contention of improved mechanical efficiency after LHTL, such as increased use of carbohydrate."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Eccles, Grant. Physiological Effects of High Altitude on the Human Body. Canada: International Taekwon-Do Federation, 2000. http://itfng.org.nz/ref/essays//physiological-effects-of-high-al.htm
• Hypoxia. Altitude Training. Hypoxia Altitude Syste: Hypoxia Systems, 2006. http://www.hypoxia.com
• McConnell, Alison. Altitude Training Effects: Is Altitude Training a Waste of Time and Mn=oney?. Peak Performance, 2006. http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/altitute_training_effects.html
• Stott, Michael. High Hopes: Altitude Training for Swimmers. Swimming World: Sports Publications International, Inc., 2006. http://www.swimmingonlinemagazine.com/articles/wimtechnique/articles/202221-01st_art.asp
• Wikipedia. Altitude Training. Media Wiki, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude_training

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