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An IHT session only takes between 60-90 minutes. The powerful yet passive workout triggers the body to adapt.

What is Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)?

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A technique of breathing short bursts of “alpine-like” air through a mask, alternated with room or “ambient” air. The air changes occur every 3-5 minutes and a session lasts approximately 60 minutes.

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The word “Hypoxic” literally means reduced oxygen. The percentages of oxygen you breathe are set at predetermined levels (from 15-10%) to simulate conditions found at slowly increasing altitudes; this is then alternated with breathing room air which is 20.9% oxygen.

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Rhythmical short-term fluctuations of arterial oxygen saturation work by requiring the body to adjust, therefore producing a training effect. The percentages of oxygen are gradually decreased in a manner that enables safe adaptation to occur. Once the body is adapted to breathing low oxygen air it utilises available oxygen more efficiently. This adaptation process takes about 15 days. The benefits can be expected to last for up to 3 months and are subsequently maintained with 5-day “top up” courses, or as required.

Simply relax, sit back and breathe normally through a comfortable and hygienic mask, that's all there is to it.

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