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What is your thoughts on the Altitude Training Mask ?


Wernerh

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This is a really funny thread ... much needed laughter.

 

Does remind me of a question I asked here a few years back, whether simply keeping your mouth closed whilst training would have any benefits? 

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So wouldn't a better use of the mask be to wear it all the time, and only take it off when you ARE training?  This way you adapt to having less air, but get more when you need it during training.

 

That would work better yes.

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Regarding my previous post; I didn't say that it simulates altitude training, not did I say it improves oxygen intake. I lbs owner has one, and that (my first post) is what he said he experienced.

Anyway...scientists still cant tell us what to eat (each with their own opinion), so how do we know that the "scientifically proven" evidence for the mask is true? :ph34r:

 

There is no scientific evidence available.

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making them stronger

well, not quite how that works...

 

Intercostal muscles does need some exercise, but this thing is not going to make a real difference (it already gets enough 'exercise' while you doing your workout...

 

this mask may however give you negative pressure pulmonary oedema

This is a known complication when people who are unconscious and on a ventilator, "fight" fight the ventilator (breath against it)

 

I think this will just be a liability, without any positive effects on fitness

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