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High Altitude Training Do’s and Don’t

For hard core athletes and military troops looking to get an edge, altitude training may be an answer to shocking your body into working harder. Altitude training has been touted by olympic-​​level athletes and coaches who claim it increase strength, speed and endurance while improving recovery and avoiding fatigue.

I gave it a try recently for this column and also did some research to see if it is really safe. My verdict: it’s no joke and not for the “faint” of heart.