Journal article
An updated panorama of “Living Low-Training High” altitude/hypoxic methods
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Vol.2, Art. 00026
2020
Abstract
With minimal costs and travel constraints for athletes, the “living low-training high” (LLTH) approach is becoming an important intervention for modern sport. The popularity of the LLTH model of altitude training is also associated with the fact that it only causes a slight disturbance to athletes' usual daily routine, allowing them to maintain their regular lifestyle in their home environment. In this perspective article, we discuss the evolving boundaries of the LLTH paradigm and its practical applications for athletes. Passive modalities include intermittent hypoxic exposure at rest (IHE) and Ischemic preconditioning (IPC). Active modalities use either local [blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise] and/or systemic hypoxia [continuous low-intensity training in hypoxia (CHT), interval hypoxic training (IHT), repeated-sprint training in hypoxia (RSH), sprint interval training in hypoxia (SIH) and resistance training in hypoxia (RTH)]. A combination of hypoxic methods targeting different attributes also represents an attractive solution. In conclusion, a growing number of LLTH altitude training methods exists that include the application of systemic and local hypoxia stimuli, or a combination of both, for performance enhancement in many disciplines.
Details
- Title
- An updated panorama of “Living Low-Training High” altitude/hypoxic methods
- Authors/Creators
- O. Girard (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaF. Brocherie (Author/Creator) - Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la PerformanceP.S.R. Goods (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaG.P. Millet (Author/Creator) - University of Lausanne
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Vol.2, Art. 00026
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media S.A.
- Identifiers
- 991005544488907891
- Copyright
- © 2020 Girard et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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