SUMMARY
Background. Altitude training has been shown to improve endurance and ultra-endurance performance at altitude, whereas the possible benefits from altitude/hypoxic training for competing at sea level have been, and still are, a matter for debate. Reasons for this discrepancy may result from the variety of protocols utilized in terms of altitude, natural or simulated, to which the athletes were exposed, and amount of the time spent at altitude. In order to conciliate previous findings and provide practical recommendations to athletes, the concept of optimal “hypoxic dose” has been defined.
Methods. To perform a review of the literature concerning the effects of altitude training on athletic performance.
Results. The dominant paradigm is that the improved performance at sea level is due primarily to an accelerated erythropoiesis due to the reduced oxygen available at altitude, leading to an increase in red cell mass. Indeed, in recent years it has become evident that other non-hematological factors (improved muscle efficiency, Greater muscle buffering capacity, etc.), may contribute to improve athletic performance.
Conclusions. Despite more than fifty years of research and studies, altitude training remains a controversial issue and yet, there are many unanswered questions.
Altitude Training and Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Performance
M. Marzorati
Mini - Review, 269-273
Keywords: Endurance performance, haemoglobin, Live High-Train Low, neocytolysis,
Table of Content: Vol. 10 (No.2) 2020 April/June
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Systems & Methods in Extreme Sports Medicine
F. Feletti, A. P. Moorhead, O. Mei-DanEditorial, 154-155 -
Injury Patterns and Wilderness Medical Preparedness in BASE Jumping
J. W. Sieker, G. M. Vilke, M. S. Schongalla, O. Mei-DanOriginal Article, 156-164 -
Use of a Prospective Survey Method to Capture a Picture of Overuse Injuries in Kitesurfing
R. Paiano, F. Feletti, M. Tarabini, P. BuzzacottOriginal Article, 165-170 -
Injury Prevention in The Sport of Surfing: An Update
A. NathansonOriginal Article, 171-178 -
Injuries in Mountain Biking and Implications for Care
D.C. Fiore, K. M. Fellows, T. A. HennerOriginal Article, 179-191 -
Rodeo Injuries: The Role of Safety Equipment
C. R. Reisenauer, J. W. StonebackOriginal Article, 192-200 -
Current Trends in Sport Climbing Injuries after the Inclusion into the Olympic Program. Analysis of 633 Injuries within the years 2017/18
C. Lutter, T. Tischer, T. Hotfiel, L. Frank, A. Enz, M. Simon, V. SchöfflOriginal Article, 201-210 -
A Review of Head Injury and Impact Biomechanics in Recreational Skiing and Snowboarding
D A. Patton, A. S. McIntosh, B. E. Hagel, T. KrosshaugReview, 211-232 -
Tendon Injuries in the Hands in Rock Climbers: Epidemiology, Anatomy, Biomechanics and Treatment – An Update
V. Schöffl, I. Schöffl, L. Frank, T. Küpper, M. Simon, C. LutterOriginal Article, 233-243 -
Assessment of the Ultimate Actual Strength of Rock-Climbing Protection Devices: Extraction Tests in the Field and the Human Capability to Predict the Ultimate Strength
A. Manes, F. CadiniOriginal Article, 244-256 -
Practical and Conceptual Analysis of Wingsuit BASE Flight
A. Stöckl, J. Sieker, A. Westman, O. Mei-DanOriginal Article, 257-268 -
Altitude Training and Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Performance
M. MarzoratiMini - Review, 269-273 -
Accidents and Risk Related Behaviours in Downhill Mountain Biking in Regard to Trail Choice
A. Frühauf, M. Huter, E. Weiß, M. KoppOriginal Article, 274-279 -
Hand-arm vibration in motocross: measurement and mitigation actions
M. Tarabini, N. Mauri, I. Gaudio, S. Cinquemani, A. P. Moorhead, R. Bongiovanni, F. FelettiOriginal Article, 280-289 -
Review on Reported Concussion, Identification and Management in Extreme Sports
C. N. Seehusen, V. Mucci, K. E. Welman, C. J. Browne, F. Feletti, A. J. ProvanceReview, 290-299 -
Surgical treatment of muscle injury. A review of current literature and indications
A. Giai Via, G. Discalzo, F. Oliva, R. Matteotti, N. MaffulliReview, 300-308 -
Conceptualising Performance Enhancement in Extreme Sports: Combining Physiological and Psychological Perspectives
E. Monasterio, E. Brymer, I. StewartOriginal Article, 309-314 -
An Ecological Dynamics Perspective of Return to Play Decision-Making for Extreme Sport Athletes
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Protective and Supportive Garments and Bracing to Enhance Extreme Sport Performance and Injury Prevention
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A Systematic Review of Smart Clothing in Sports: possible Applications to Extreme Sports
S. Scataglini, A. P. Moorhead, F. FelettiOriginal Article, 333-342