Used by yogis for centuries, abdominal breathing is an incredibly useful tool for Altitude Trekking. Not only can it help improve your performance on the mountain, but it can reduce stress and increase comfort while trekking. It is a skill that all trekkers should learn, practice and master. Simulated Altitude Training is a hot topic in the hiking world right now. Becoming more and more available for the everyday consumer, it is marketed as the next big thing in fitness. And while it has claimed benefits of everything from preventing altitude sickness to improving muscle power, the evidence available is often conflicting.
Some people love it. Some people hate it. And today I am going to break down the FACTS on what altitude training can do for you. When it comes to high altitude hiking, there are many supplements out there promising the world.
From 'enhancing bioavailability of oxygen', to 'increasing lung capacity' to 'increased blood volume' - many of these supplements seem too good to be true. And in most cases, that is exactly the case. So before you fork out your hard earned money, you need to ask yourself 'Does it actually work?" This article will explore some of the few supplements that have been proven to work (and not just empty your wallet). Everest Base Camp. Kilimanjaro. Mt Elbrus. Aconcagua. Some of the world's most iconic treks are at altitude.
But if your country isn't blessed with high mountains, or you are a first time trekker... Chances are you haven't experienced high altitude before. And if this is true, you want to make sure you aren't making these rookie mistakes... Healthy Iron levels are essential if you are planning an altitude hike or trek... Often overlooked, it is one thing that make make a significant difference to your performance and comfort while at altitude. However for some reason, no one is talking about it! Today, I am going to share why iron is so important for altitude hikers and what you need to do to maintain healthy iron levels for your adventure. |
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