Patrick JansenWageningen, Netherlands
Elite athlete
De service was prima. Makkelijk om afspraken te maken. De eerste twee weken had ik iets mindere benen, maar of dat door de hoogtetent kwam weet ik niet. Daarma ging het...
Performance
Sleep High, Train Low
The method behind altitude training at home: sleep at altitude for adaptation, train at sea level for quality.
Your programme
Endurance: sleep high, train low
Recommended preparation6 weeks
Sleep altitude2,000 m → 2,800 m
Taper before the race7 days
4 to 6 weeks of adaptation, taper 7 to 10 days before the peak race.
Live high, train low is the best-researched form of altitude training. Sleeping in lower oxygen makes your body produce more EPO and red blood cells, while you can train at full intensity during the day. An altitude tent brings this principle to your bedroom.
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Experiences from Sleep High, Train Low
“1ste keer in de hoogtetent: Een ruim persoonlijk record in Amsterdam Marathon. 2de stage in de hoogtetent: Een 7e plaats in Boston Marathon.”
Michel ButterCastricum, NetherlandsElite athlete
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Isaac KimeliBeersel, Belgium
Elite athlete
De hoogtent heeft al voor een hele goed indruk gezorgd tijdens trainingen. Jammer genoeg zijn er geen wedstrijden, omwille van de Corona, om mijn vorm te bewijzen.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I rent to see an effect?
Count on 4 to 6 weeks for noticeable adaptation. For expeditions above 6,000 m we recommend 5 to 8 weeks. We match your rental period to your departure or race date: you choose the end date, we count back.
What is a good SpO₂ value in the altitude tent?
Measure your oxygen saturation every morning. At 94% or higher raise the altitude, between 90 and 93% hold (the optimal adaptation zone), at 89% or lower reduce the altitude.
Personal advice
Unsure what fits your training goal?
Tell us what you are working towards. We advise you personally on build-up, sleeping altitude and system.
Other sports
Choose your sport. We translate your race date into a programme: when to start, how long to sleep at altitude and when to taper.
Running
More VO₂max, more red blood cells and a higher lactate threshold towards your marathon, half marathon or trail run. Sleep high, train low.
Cycling
The alternative to an altitude camp abroad. Sleep at altitude in your own bed and keep your training routine, family and work.
Triathlon
Ironman and triathlon preparation with altitude training: more endurance across three disciplines, without extra training hours.