Altitude Training Masks References: Friedman, D. (2015, March 23). Running & Mountain Mask? An altitude simulator. Sports Illustrated, 23.   Powers, S. K., & Howley. (2015). Exercise Physiology Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. New York: NY, McGraw Hill. Wilber, R. L., Stray-Gundersen, J., Levine, B. D. (2007). Effect of hypoxic “dose” on physiological responses and sea-level performance. American College of Sports Medicine, 1590-1598. http://www.trainingmask.com/ The altitude training mask is a device that has been created in hopes to simulate altitude training while not actually performing in a higher elevation. The mask is a neoprene sleeve incasing the resistance mask that fits over your head. There are filters that can be inter-changed to simulate different sea-levels from 3,000-18,000ft. While this product looks appealing delve further into this information to learn more about altitude training and the altitude training mask! To change this brochure, replace our sample content with your own. Or, if you'd rather start from a clean slate, press the New Slide button on the Home tab to insert a new page. Now enter your text and pictures in the empty placeholders. If you need more placeholders for titles, subtitles or body text, copy any of the existing placeholders, then drag the new one into place. And did you notice we made fold marks for you? They are really light, but if you don’t like them showing on your brochure, select and delete them before you print. Altitude Training Masks

Training Mask Benefit Claims: Altitude Training "Live High Train Low": Training Mask Benefit Claims: “I put the mask on, and I probably did a lap around the building where we train, and halfway through the lap, I had to take it off and stop. Three days of working out with it, my wind go that much better. I just get my mask on, and I get my little boost like-” - Marshawn Lynch- NFL Increase buffering capacity Improve mitochondrial function Increase in red blood cell mass Increase VO2 Max Increase serum EPO Increase lung capacity Increase surface area & elasticity of alveoli Increase anaerobic threshold Strengthens the diaphragm Conditions the lungs by creating pulmonary resistance Decrease workout time A physician was interviewed for the article by the name of Michael Ross, he stated that the altitude advantages that elite athletes get from altitude training come when prolonged periods of time are spent in those conditions. He also concluded on the product specifically that there are dangers when using the mask that have no been addressed such as athletes or individuals that might have a heart condition should not be using the product (Friedman, 2015). In order to seek the physiological adaptations that occur with altitude training several hours a day need to be spent in high altitude at least 4x/wk. It has been found that the optimal sea- level range is 2000-2500m (Wilber, Stray-Gundersen, Levine). If athletes train in lower altitudes then they are less likely to experience the negative effects that can result from training which includes mountain sickness, potential decrease in VO2 max, & decreased cardiac output (Powers & Howley, 2015). While all the above benefits are desired outcomes for performance enhancement; research has yet to be conducted that validates these results. A Dr. Artour Rakhimov is cited on the websites page, however no research studies are linked to him and the mask. From this website it is clear that studies need to be conducted to strengthen the claims of this product.