Altitude training

Question 1

Where does it occur?

Answer 1

• High altitude (2500m +).
• Lower concentration of O2 in the air.

Question 2

Why is it good?

Answer 2

• Benefit aerobic system.
• Increase endurance levels.

Question 3

What happens at 5000m?

Answer 3

• The partial pressure of O2 decreases by 50%.

Question 4

What happens when there is a lack of O2?

Answer 4

The body has to compensate:
1. Breathing more deeply and quickly.
- attempt to increase blood concentration levels.

2. HR increases.
   
   • deliver more O2 to the working muscles.

Question 5

Advantages

Answer 5

1. Increased blood volume/ haemoglobin concentration.
2. Oxygen carrying capacity of blood increases.
3. Increased performance during endurance events.

Question 6

Disadvantages

Answer 6

1. Difficult to train- lack of O2.
2. Altitude sickness.
3. Psychological: homesickness, motivation levels decrease.