Jonathan Haggerty Overlooked Denver Altitude Until It Hit HimAltitude can significantly affect performance in athletes, especially in combat sports.
Colby Simmons adds US Gravel Nationals to do-it-yourself Colorado altitude camp before Road WorldsColby Simmons is transitioning to gravel racing for the US Gravel National Championships as preparation for the U23 Road World Championships.
High altitude and flat bars - A recipe for disaster at Leadville 100 if you don't follow the scienceAltitude significantly impacts athletic performance, regardless of past achievements.Acclimatization before high-altitude events is crucial for mitigating adverse effects.Despite training, the body can still react negatively to extreme altitude changes.
Altitude training - a new era of exerciseAltitude training involves exercising above 2000m sea level, forcing the body to work harder and create more red blood cells.It can significantly improve cardio, lower the chance of cancer and heart disease, but is limited by accessibility and can cause altitude sickness.
Why Olympic distance runners might be flocking to Flagstaff ahead of L.A. GamesFlagstaff, Arizona's altitude and unique geography attract elite athletes for training, creating a hub for Olympians.