Exercise at Altitude

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Created on: 18-10-18 11:43

the height in metres of a location above sea level

altitude

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the process of the body adjusting to the decreased availability of O2. It is a slow process taking lace over a period of weeks

altitude acclimatisation

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condition where respiring tissue is deprived of adequate O2

hypoxia

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the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the earth's atmosphere. It decreases with altitude

atmospheric pressure

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training at high altitude for several weeks until acclimatisation occurs. Perfect for aerobic performers who see benefits on their return to sea level

altitude training

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when exercise intensity reduces causing a decrease in physiological adaptations

detraining and reversibility

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the process of the body adjusting to the decreased availability of O2. It is a slow process taking lace over a period of weeks

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altitude acclimatisation

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condition where respiring tissue is deprived of adequate O2

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Card 4

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the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the earth's atmosphere. It decreases with altitude

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Card 5

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training at high altitude for several weeks until acclimatisation occurs. Perfect for aerobic performers who see benefits on their return to sea level

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