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* Athletes' performance may drop noticeably even at relatively low altitudes. At 1,900 ft, a 5 minute maximal exertion test was 6% (male) and 4% (female) lower than at sea level.
* Athletes may suffer more at altitude than sedentary people, and men more than women.
* Generally 'live high, train low' seems to work better than 'live high, train high'. [[Intermittent Hypoxic TrainingExposure]] may have additional benefits over other [[Altitude Training Approaches]].
* Altitude acclimatization generally takes 1-2 weeks, with 4 weeks as the recommended minimum to achieve benefits.
* Training needs to be reduced at altitude, and this reduction can lead to detraining. 'Live high, train low' and [[Intermittent Hypoxic TrainingExposure]] help mitigate this problem.
* Altitude acclimatization generally seems to last several weeks.
* It is a myth that if you can't arrive at altitude with time to acclimate, it's best to arrive near within a day of your event. The longer you have to acclimate, the better.<ref name="ss"/><ref name="crowther"/>
* [[Comparison of Altitude Training Systems]]
* [[Book Review – Altitude Training and Athletic Performance]]
* [[Intermittent Hypoxic TrainingExposure]] and [[Intermittent Hypoxic Training Exposure 101]]
* [[Chronic Mountain Sickness]]
* [[Viagra, Exercise and Altitude]]