High altitude training stimulates the body to produce more red blood cells, which can improve oxygen-carrying capacity and overall endurance.

Training at high altitude can enhance cardiovascular fitness by increasing the heart’s efficiency in pumping oxygen-rich blood to the muscles, leading to improved endurance performance.

Breathing in thin air at high altitudes can strengthen the respiratory muscles and increase lung capacity, leading to improved breathing efficiency during exercise.

High altitude training can also improve muscle strength and power due to the increased demand on muscles to work harder in a low-oxygen environment.

High altitude training can help to speed up recovery time between workouts by promoting increased blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles, which can reduce muscle soreness and fatigue.

Training at high altitude can also improve mental toughness and resilience, as athletes must push through physical discomfort and fatigue caused by the low-oxygen environment.

After training at high altitude, athletes may experience improved performance at lower altitudes due to the increased red blood cell production and improved cardiovascular and respiratory function.

High altitude training can also help athletes acclimate to high altitude environments, such as during mountain climbing or other high altitude activities, reducing the risk of altitude sickness and improving overall performance.