Louis Delahaye is a trainer with the 'Belkin' cycling team. Louis, how do you plan all the height internships in your schedule? In the run-up to a new season, the seasonal goals are first determined. Then it is checked whether the rider in question is a responder or non-responder (does he respond or ... read more
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Pieter-Jan Hannes: "I have been sleeping in a height tent for a year"
Following on from his altitude training in Font Romeu, Pieter-Jan Hannes ran the 3000m today at the B meeting in Herentals. He clocked 7'54 "06. With this, Pieter-Jan Hannes did exactly 11 seconds faster than his previous record of two years ago. ... read more
Jan Van Den Broeck prepares himself for the season in height tent
This weekend it will be a first test for many athletes during the provincial championships. Saturday is organized in Lebbeke, Sunday is the meeting in Beveren. Jan Van Den Broeck leaves his height tent for a 400m competition. Just like last winter, Jan Van Den ... read more
Altitude internship for Jeroen Hendrikx: Let's get high!
Jeroen Hendrikx goes on an altitude training trip to Sankt Moritz in Switzerland in June. In preparation for this internship, Jeroen is already going to sleep in a height tent for a few weeks. Jeroen reports on his website: ... read more
Pip Tesselaar (44) slept for up to 12 hours in the height tent
His father had his own greenhouse company. He started his own company together with his brother. He has a personal record of 2 hours and 21 minutes on the marathon and this record he ran at the age of 43 (!) ... read more
Mont Blanc expedition: Acclimatize at home informed?
The Mont Blanc (4810.90 meters) is the highest peak in the Alps. The summit is on the border between France and Italy. It is the dream of many to admire the view on top of this summit. A moment to remember. But not everyone makes it to the top. Thorough preparation is particularly ... read more
In the Netherlands I have arranged my own altitude training: I sleep at home in an altitude tent
Michel Butter (27) is in full preparation for the Rotterdam Marathon. The marathon runner reports on the Rotterdam marathon website about his preparations in the height tent: ... read more
Effects and consequences of a traditional altitude internship
A traditional altitude training or the 'Live High, Train High' method means that people live and train at height. Well-known places where athletes go for such an altitude internship are: St. Moritz / SUI, Potchefstroom / SA or Flagstaff / USA. ... read more
The Kilimanjaro had been smiling at me for years as I flew past
A weekend in Blankenberge, a trek through Antarctica or a camel ride through the Sahara. It needs little explanation that certain journeys require a little more preparation than others. Forwarding journeys take time. Certainly in preparation. ... read more
Oxygen tent?
An oxygen tent is another word for height tent. The word oxygen tent is actually poorly chosen as there is less oxygen present in the tent. That is why we prefer to speak of a height tent. ... read more
Train like Bradley Wiggins: Live High, Train Low
Strange message today: no Paris-Nice or Tirreno-Adriatico for the classic Team Sky riders. Why are they doing that? We asked sports doctor Kris Vandermieren. "Absolute trust in science can definitely lead to success." ... read more
Altitude training ABC - What is the effect of altitude?
Since oxygen plays a crucial role in the functioning of our entire body, the effects of altitude are incredibly diverse. These are the most important physical reactions when exposed to altitude: ... read more
Successful Kilimanjaro expedition without altitude sickness
Nico Verdoes had prepared himself for 4 weeks in the height tent for his Kilimanjaro expedition. The intention was to climb the climb of Africa's largest mountain in just 5 days. The fastest route, with the greatest chance of altitude sickness. Thanks to good preparation ... read more
Height training ABC - What is height?
The realization that staying or training at heights can be beneficial for sporting performance received a major boost during the 1968 Mexico Olympics. At the Games, it became clear that athletes who had been training and staying at heights for a long time performed remarkably better than athletes who had himself ... read more
The mountains in your own bedroom
Jan Van Den Broeck and Niels Plateau dream of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Both middle-distance runners really want to do everything they can to get to Brazil. They not only train hard, but also invested in a scientific approach. So they slept together for four weeks last month ... read more
Overview of top locations for altitude training
There are still few top middle and long-distance athletes who do not plan an altitude training in their annual program. Time for a clear overview, we thought at Altitude Dream. Australian athletes move to the thin air of Falls Creek, a popular altitude location Down Under. In ... read more
Jan Van Den Broeck slept in a height tent for 4 weeks
Jan Van Den Broeck's next Sunday's PK in the Ghent Top Sports Hall is not a walk-in competition. The Dendermonde soldier immediately wants to run the European Championship minimum on the 800 meters. "I spent four weeks in an altitude tent," it sounds. ... read more
How does Intermittent Hypoxic Training work?
Research in Russian space travel revealed something special. Cosmonauts who regularly inhaled oxygen-depleted air periods (Intermittent Hypoxic Training) were found to have a much better cell metabolism. They were able to generate energy more easily and their energy factories in the ... read more
Free eBook about altitude training
In this ebook all questions about altitude training, which we receive regularly, together with clear answers have been bundled into a handy ebook. Knowledge is power! And it would be a shame if you did not get the maximum return from your altitude training. ... read more
Dreaming at height?
Most of our customers experience a clear difference in their sleeping patterns at height. That's right! There are a number of differences in the way we sleep and dream in a low-oxygen environment. ... read more
Height training at Fitland Hotel Dormylle
Professional sports including an altitude training? From now on, you no longer have to undertake far-away journeys abroad to be able to go on altitude training. The hotel Fitland Dormylle in Mill (Netherlands) offers you the 'mountains' to sleep in close to home. ... read more
8 tips against altitude sickness
What is altitude sickness or Altitude Mountain Sickness? Altitude sickness is a collective name for acute altitude sickness (AMS), cerebral edema and pulmonary edema caused by high altitude. Acute altitude sickness can occur due to insufficient adaptation to the low oxygen pressure, which at high altitude ... read more
Sleeping in an oxygen tent is the latest hype among athletes
SAN DIEGO - It seems to be the latest magic bullet for a super condition: the height tent or oxygen tent. Cyclists from teams like Rabobank have been sleeping in it for a while, but triathletes and long-distance runners have also discovered the low-oxygen tent. ... read more
Expedition Kilimanjaro: The height acclimatization
Every year a few tens of thousands climb the Kilimanjaro, but not even half of them reach the top, mostly due to altitude sickness. The Kilimanjaro has something magical about it. The various climate zones that enable a trip from the tropics to the pool on one mountain, and the views of and from the mountain, make the ... read more
Height training with Michael Phelps
Altitude training is necessary to get the best from top athletes at the most important moments. A few months ago there was another moment: London 2012 with Michael Phelps, among others! The Olympic summer of 2012 has been behind us for some time. Yet we happily think back to those ... read more
Altitude training compared to the literature
Altitude training is a much discussed topic in the sports world. Scientists and trainers have been falling over one another for decades when it comes to training at heights. Through height training, the performance of an athlete is often literally and figuratively brought to higher heights. ... read more
What is altitude training?
Altitude training or altitude training are proven methods to improve the overall condition and performance of the body. Because of the thin air, less oxygen is available. The human body responds to these new conditions by creating more red ... read more
Lose weight with altitude training
Height training leads to good results when you want to feel fitter and when you want to work on your weight or simply lose weight. In the mountains the metabolic process in the human body requires two to three times as much energy, which with exercise leads to acidification rather than ... read more
Intermittent Hypoxic Height Training highlighted
You live and train at Intermittent Hypoxic altitude training (or Intermittent Hypoxic Training IHT) at sea level (such as the Netherlands and Belgium), alternating with training at simulated heights, without having to go to the mountains. ... read more
Live High Train High altitude training highlighted
Maximum exposure to altitude is achieved with the Live High Train High protocol. This will improve the sport performance at height, because the body gets used to performing with reduced oxygen concentration in the air. ... read more
Live High Train Low height training highlighted
With a Live High Train Low training protocol the body will acclimatize to stays at heights (ie with low oxygen), while the training intensity is maintained at a normal oxygen level (sea level). In this way the benefits of staying at heights are experienced, without ... read more
Do you also rent height tents?
Altitude training is and remains very individual. It is therefore wise to first rent a height tent. This way you can discover the effects of Live High Train Low with a small budget. ... read more
Altitude training FAQ: How do you 'make' thin air?
The higher in the mountains, the lower the air pressure will be and as a result fewer oxygen molecules are present on the same surface. This means that you inhale less oxygen on top of a mountain than at sea level. ... read more
Altitude Training FAQ: Do I get a warranty on my altitude generator?
YES! Altitude Dream stands behind its products. That is why every new height generator comes standard with a 2-year warranty. By the way, it hardly ever happens that there is a problem with the altitude generator. If it does happen, the system will be fully repaired at our expense. On this ... read more
Altitude training with Asthma & COPD
We all know the spas (such as S. Moritz or Davos), where Asthma and COPD patients go because of the beneficial effects on the respiratory tract. The mountain air from 1500 meters is cleaner than the air at sea level. ... read more
10 tips when sleeping in a height tent
In this article, we give you 10 valuable tips you can use to optimise your altitude training with the altitude generator. Simulating altitude training with an altitude generator seems simple but in practice it is a handsome piece of O2 technology that you want to make the most of. The below ... read more
Buy Epo?
EPO is the abbreviation for Erythropoietin, a hormone that causes the bone mountain to make more red blood cells. A wonderful medicine with which DOCTORS can save many human lives. Our customers prove that top performance is possible in a pure and healthy way, thanks in part to ... read more
Never again altitude sickness during your mountain vacation
It usually happens on the first day of your holiday destination in the mountains. The body has not had the chance to adjust to the low oxygen content and this is accompanied by headache and nausea. ... read more
Height training for obesity: Significant weight loss!
Mr. Prof. Igor Mekjavic, affiliated with the Jozef Stefan Institute in Slovenia, is one of our international knowledge providers. He and Prof. Ola Eiken, Royal Institute of Technology from Sweden and Prof. dr. ... read more
Altitude training FAQ: With 2 people in the altitude tent?
We regularly get the question from athletes if their partner can / may sleep in the height tent. This is of course possible! Our height generators have more than enough capacity for 2 people. With regard to comfort and heat regulation, it is advisable for couples to opt for a ... read more
Does the altitude generator require maintenance?
Barely! Altitude Dream height generators are practically maintenance-free. Some points for attention are the filter on the height generator and the HEPA filter at the end of the oxygen hose. The filter on top of the generator must be made dust-free once a month by washing it ... read more
How high can I go with the height generator?
With our height generators it is possible to set the height between 0 meters and 6400m. Please note, the values on the digital display of the altitude generator are only valid when used at sea level. The natural height where the generator is located must be added to the ... read more
Is the height adjustable on the height generator?
Absolutely, this is easily adjustable! On the digital display on top of the altitude generator you can control the oxygen percentage between 20.9% (sea level) and 9.3% (6400m altitude). To be able to check this, every generator from our rental service comes standard with an oxygen meter. So ... read more
Altitude Training FAQ: Will my hematocrit rise?
Not necessary! We do indeed see a hematocrit rise in most athletes after a month of sleeping in the height tent. However, we do not see this with some athletes. ... read more
Will I receive a temporary 'performance boost' and then pay the toll?
A temporary performance boost for which you then pay the toll? This is definitely not the case. Altitudream.com has brought a huge number of athletes to better performances with the help of a height tent in recent years. Never did athletes give us any negative effects of the height tent ... read more
Height training
Many athletes go on altitude training because they are convinced that they will therefore perform better at lowland level. However, studies show that 'Live High, Train Low' is better than the traditional 'Live High, Train High'. ... read more
Altitude training, what are the physiological benefits?
There are many physiological benefits associated with altitude adaptation. In this article a summary of the five most important benefits. ... read more
Height training & acclimatization
Height training is indispensable in the training planning of top athletes. Altitude training initially results in getting used to performing at altitude. Altitude training also improves fitness and performance. ... read more
Altitude training against diabetes and obesity
In this article you will read about altitude training and its benefits in diabetes (diabetes) and obesity (overweight). Altitude training is a great remedy for diabetes and obesity. ... read more
How long does the effect remain in the height tent after a month?
This is a frequently asked question with a very individual answer. Height training is and remains extremely individual. However, we see that the absolute peak in the total number of red blood cells is almost always realized exactly one week after a month in the height tent (*). Then you can ... read more
Jonathan and Kevin Borlee have been sleeping together for three years in a low-oxygen tent
Johan Museeuw did it, Lance Armstrong also and Sven Nys still does it. The brothers Jonathan and Kevin Borlée have also been sleeping in it for three years now and then. The 400m runners even do it together. Welcome to the low-oxygen tent. Better known as a height tent. ... read more
How does altitude training work?
At the Olympic Games, quite a few medals are currently being won by athletes who have prepared themselves with the help of altitude training. What is the secret behind altitude training? The video below explains very well how altitude training works. ... read more
For which athletes is sleeping in a height tent beneficial?
The use of a height tent is beneficial for every athlete in a sport where the oxygen transport to the muscles is an important factor. It was first thought that we should only think of all sports with an effort longer than 90 seconds. ... read more
Job Kienhuis altitude training towards the Olympic Games
Top swimmer Job Kienhuis will do everything to reach the final during the 1500 meter swim in London. In preparation for the Olympic Games, Kienhuis also used its night's rest to improve. Kienhuis slept in a height tent. ... read more
Is a blood test necessary?
The only thing we strongly recommend is to have the ferritin content checked a few weeks BEFORE you start sleeping in a height tent. If this is too low, you can take some iron-rich food and extra iron supplements in advance, which increases the ferritin. ... read more
Are there health risks associated with sleeping in a height tent?
No, there are absolutely no health risks associated with sleeping in a height tent. There are countless places in the world where people live full-time at height. ... read more
What is the ideal height for my training?
The lower the better! So training at sea level is best. Simply because that is where the most oxygen is in the air, which means that you can train harder and recover faster. ... read more
"The trick" that is called altitude training
The climbers experienced more and more effort as they climbed higher. They noticed that the air became rarer / thinner and that climbing took more effort than lower on the mountain. The reduced air pressure at height clearly had an impact on physical performance. ... read more
What is the optimum height for LHTL height training?
The higher the height, the more response in the body. However, this phenomenon is limited by the sleep quality that decreases with (too) high altitudes. Finding the ideal height is therefore balancing between sufficient 'hypoxic stress' without losing too much in sleep quality. ... read more
Why not just live permanently at heights?
Staying at height causes the desired physiological reactions, but the oxygen deficiency has the disadvantage that athletes cannot deliver the maximum quality in their training. This can itself inhibit the progression of the athlete. ... read more
How long do I have to stay in an altitude tent?
Two different aspects are important here: First, the number of hours per night spent in the tent. Studies show that 6 to 8 hours already have an effect, but that the effect increases if you spend more hours in the height tent. ... read more
Sven Nys in Villa Vanthilt - Altitude internship in guest room?
Sven Nys was a guest at villa Vanthilt to talk about his preparation for the London Olympics. read more
Mo Farah's height tent not welcome in Olympic village
Because of its height tent, there is a good chance that Mo Farah will not stay in the Olympic Village during the Olympic Games. The British long-distance medal hopes to use his height tent until the last day before the competition. ... read more