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• Training in Height

Training at a moderate altitude is a technique commonly used in high level sports for improving athletic performance. When we talk about a moderate altitude, we mean between 1500-3000 m. This is the altitude recommended for carrying out training due to the fact that at this height stimulation levels are sufficient but have limited repercussions on performance, which allows athletes to carry out appropriate, quality training.

The physical changes caused by altitude act as a strong stimulus on the athlete's organism inducing both short term and long term responses (adaptation). These changes can be taken advantage of in certain circumstances to improve athletic performance. However, it should be taken into account that failure to observe certain guidelines or rules regarding behavior may lead to the training being unsuccessful or little benefit being obtained from the time spent at a high altitude.

Benefits of high altitude trainingt

• Incorporation of new and varied training stimuli.
• Better use of time. At a high altitude, training is taking place even during rest periods.
• Erythropoietic stimulus.
• Improved muscle capillarization.
• Improvements in the muscular enzymatic system and in buffer capacity
• Increase in stimulation of the ventilatory muscles.
• More intensity in short events.
• Making the most of favorable atmospheric conditions.
• More favorable psychological atmosphere of co-existence. In places like the Sierra Nevada, the peacefulness and beauty of the surroundings facilitate the concentration required for good training sessions and make it possible to foster a pleasant atmosphere between the members of the team.

The ten commandments of high altitude training