There are a number of breathing techniques and strategies which can help you cope with the thin air at high altitude. This module will give you some insight into a few effective methods which can help your time on the mountain.

Lesson #1:
Abdominal Breathing

What you will learn:
  • Why abdominal breathing is effective at altitude
  • How to practice and train abdominal breathing
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Worksheet: Download the Example Training Plan for Abdominal Breathing 

Lesson #2:
Pursed Lip Breathing

What you will learn:
  • Why pursed lip breathing is an important technique to learn for altitude
  • How this technique could be a potential aid against altitude sickness
  • How to practice pursed lip breathing
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Pursed Lip Breathing Demonstration:

Lesson #3:
Strength Training For Breathing

What you will learn:
  • What strength training for breathing is
  • The benefits of this training for high altitude adventurers
  • How to strengthen your breathing muscles
  • Do ‘elevation masks’ help for high altitude?
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