Athletes who do not improve positively on altitude training or, in other words, non-responders, does that actually exist? Many scientists have strong doubts about this. The Australian Sports Institute identified the 5 "I" s that can influence the hematological effect of altitude training so that ... read more
Dieter Coppens slept in a height tent for 'Copy beast'
In the second season of Copy beast, Dieter Coppens takes on seven inspiring challenges, along with seven new, fascinating animals: the owl, the snake, the alpaca, the sidderal, the goose, the pig and the mosquito. Humans and animals are joining forces to turn these challenges into a ... read more
Acclimatize at home to the altitude
I live in Rotterdam below sea level. The highest 'mountain' in the area is the 37 m high Vlaggeduin. The closest mountains are a 10-hour drive from Rotterdam. The Netherlands is the perfect country to live as an alpinist ... Not. Fortunately, it is now also possible to acclimatize at home to the ... read more
What are the seven summits?
The seven summits, or 7 mountain peaks, are the high mountains of every continent. This challenge was first completed by mountain climber Richard Bass. Based on the performance of Bass and Reinhold Messner, who finished fifth in the challenge, this list with seven tops ... read more
TESTED: Altitude tent for Khan Tengri (7010m)
Headache, lack of appetite, little energy, sleepless nights ... If you have ever been to the high mountains, you know that acclimatization is not really fun. How quickly you acclimatize varies from person to person and there is little you can do about it. Unfortunately I'm pretty bad at ... read more
Thomas De Gendt prepared Dauphiné (and Tour) in height tent: "Proves to pay"
While most riders opt for an altitude training course in Sierra Nevada, on the Teide, in Colorado, such as Kittel or Utah with Sagan, Thomas De Gendt spent the last weeks in Calpe and slept in an altitude tent. Tish Benoot prepared the Dauphiné and Tour in the Sierra Nevada. ... read more
Els (37) climbs a volcano for charity
Ertveldse takes on a tough challenge for the benefit of Ecuadorian quinoa growers. EVERGEM / ERTVELDE - Els Verween (37) is one of three participants in the second edition of the Trias Trail. This heavy mountain tour is organized by the non-governmental organization (NGO) Trias. The three ... read more
A new generation goes (with new technology) for glory
Every year an exciting moment for Altitude Dream altitude training. The new cycling season is about to begin and many of our customers are still finishing their preparations for a successful new cycling year. Tom Boonen is only too happy to put the crown on his career in his last ... read more