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Review
. 2018 Apr;46(2):129-136.
doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000144.

Specificity of "Live High-Train Low" Altitude Training on Exercise Performance

Jacob Bejder  1 , Nikolai Baastrup Nordsborg
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Review

Specificity of "Live High-Train Low" Altitude Training on Exercise Performance

Jacob Bejder et al. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

The novel hypothesis that "Live High-Train Low" (LHTL) does not improve sport-specific exercise performance (e.g., time trial) is discussed. Indeed, many studies demonstrate improved performance after LHTL but, unfortunately, control groups are often lacking, leaving open the possibility of training camp effects. Importantly, when control groups, blinding procedures, and strict scientific evaluation criteria are applied, LHTL has no detectable effect on performance.

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  • "Live High-Train Low" Paradigm: Moving the Debate Forward.
    Brocherie F, Millet GP. Brocherie F, et al. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2018 Oct;46(4):271. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000164. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2018. PMID: 30216292 No abstract available.
  • Response.
    Bejder J, Nordsborg NB. Bejder J, et al. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2018 Oct;46(4):272. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000165. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2018. PMID: 30216293 No abstract available.

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