High Altitude Training Flashcards
1
Q
When does hypoxia occur
A
The body becomes short on oxygen
2
Q
Symptoms of altitude sickness
A
Hypertension, exhaustion, nausea
3
Q
What is altitude sickness brought on by
A
A fast ascent to high altitude
4
Q
What is techycadia caused by
A
High altitude increasing your resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute
5
Q
What will a low vo2 max result in
A
An athletes oxygen uptake and utilisation decreases
6
Q
Why do athletes train at high altitude
A
Enables the athlete to meet a higher oxygen demand by increasing the red blood cell count
