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O2 Performance and Recovery

Why IHHT is a Game-Changer for Athletes

Every athlete is on a quest for that elusive edge, and IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Training) is the secret weapon that can elevate performance and accelerate recovery in just a few 20-minute sessions each week. As professional athletes are discovering, IHHT is not just a trend; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing performance, speeding up recovery, and even aiding in concussion resolution. Imagine boosting your oxygen capacity while reducing inflammation—all at once. That’s the magic of IHHT!

Unleash Your Potential: IHHT for Sports Performance and Recovery

IHHT leverages controlled breathing cycles, alternating between low oxygen (hypoxia) and high oxygen (hyperoxia), mimicking the benefits of altitude training. This cutting-edge method triggers physiological adaptations that enhance both recovery and performance, allowing athletes to reap significant rewards without the need for prolonged high-altitude exposure.

  1. Supercharge Cellular Repair & Mitochondrial Function
    Mitochondria are the powerhouse of our cells, essential for energy production and muscle repair. IHHT stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis, boosting their efficiency to generate energy and mend cellular damage from intense workouts.
  1. Slash Inflammation & Oxidative Stress
    Strenuous training can lead to muscle microtears, causing inflammation and oxidative stress. The oxygen fluctuations in IHHT regulate inflammatory responses and minimize oxidative damage, speeding up muscle repair and alleviating soreness.
  1. Amp Up Circulation & Oxygen Delivery
    IHHT turbocharges vascular function and blood circulation, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients reach fatigued muscles faster. This enhanced oxygen delivery accelerates the removal of metabolic waste like lactic acid, promoting quicker recovery and reducing stiffness.
  1. Achieve Hormonal Harmony & Stress Relief
    Recovery is as much about hormones as it is about muscles. High-intensity training can spike cortisol levels, leading to fatigue and hindered recovery. IHHT helps balance stress hormones, promoting relaxation and improving overall recovery quality.
  1. Boost Sleep Quality & Energize Performance
    Quality sleep is crucial for recovery, yet many athletes struggle with it. IHHT enhances sleep patterns, leading to deeper, restorative sleep. This improvement translates into heightened energy levels, sharper mental clarity, and superior training performance.

Unlock your full athletic potential with IHHT—where cutting-edge science meets exceptional performance!

SOME RECOVERY DATA

  •  REDUCES MUSCLE DAMAGE
  •  DECREASES SORENESS
  •  OPTIMIZES RECOVERY
  •  IMPROVES LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

INFLAMMATORY MARKERS

15-25% reductions in post exercise inflammatory markers(IL-6, CRP)

Accelerated normalization of inflammatory profiles by 24-48 hours.

TRAINING TOLERANCE

Ability to increase training volume by 10-15% without increased fatigue markers 20-25% reduction in upper respiratory tract infections during intensive training blocks.

REDUCED MUSCLE DAMAGE

Athletes who underwent IHHT before exercise showed significantly lower levels of CK and Mb in their blood compared to those who did not. These markers indicate that IHHT helps protect muscles from severe damage.

DECREASED MUSCLE SORENESS

Participants reported lower levels of muscle soreness 24-48 hours after exercise when preconditioned with IHHT

ENHANCED INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE

IHHT increased levels of interleuken-6(IL-6)immediately after exercise. IL-6 is a cytokine that plays a dual role: it promotes inflammation initially, but also then helps regulate the body’s anti-inflammatory response, aiding muscle repair and recovery.

SOME PERFORMANCE DATA

The Below Underwent an 8 Week IHHT Protocol Before Major Competitions

(3 sessions per week)

ELITE LEVEL SPRINTERS

RECOVERY BETWEEN EFFORTS

15-20% faster recovery between repeated sprint trials.

SEASON PERFORMANCE

Showed an average improvement of 3.6% improvement in performance across sprints and endurance events. (significant increase at the elite level) Serebrovskaya & Xi (2022)

TRAINING VOLUME TOLERANCE

Increased high intensity training sessions from 2-3 per week to 3-4 per week with equivalent recovery markers and increased VOMAX by 4.7% after 3 weeks of IHHT. Shatilo et al. (2020).

ELITE LEVEL JUMPERS AND COMBINED EVENTS

ATHLETIC ENDURANCE

5-8% improvement in repeated vertical jump performance

RECOVERY BETWEEN EVENTS

31% Faster Recovery and 27% reduced muscle soreness. (Burtscher 2023)

CNS(Central Nervous System) RECOVERY

15-20% faster recovery of neuromuscular function between training sessions.

ALTITUDE ADAPTATION

Athletes using IHHT before altitude competition showed 30-40% faster acclimatization and reduced symptoms of altitude sickness by up to 60% compared to control.