Whether it’s bagging a big summit, skiing, or a mountain race, adequately preparing your body for the rigors of exercise at altitude is a vital component for success. The thinner, drier air (and therefore less oxygen) you encounter will likely decrease your cardiac output, cause your heart rate and respiratory rate to spike and make it harder to stay hydrated.
This is a much bigger issue for endurance athletes than for someone doing purely anaerobic exercise, but taking the time to acclimate can benefit anyone heading up to the mountains by helping prevent altitude sickness, dehydration and injury.
Follow these five tips to make acclimation a breeze.
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