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Simulate hypoxic training by breath holding/regulation

The approach you describe most likely will not work, and could be detrimental to your training. The main benefit of training at altitude is that the body will adapt to the lower concentration of ...
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Simulate hypoxic training by breath holding/regulation

Since there is a good answer already I'll just add my two cents from my understanding of physiology: Hypoventilation has two effects during exercise: Less available oxygen in your lungs and a ...

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