Key result
Intermittent hypoxic training increases post-exercise aiming retention time by ~27% versus normoxic training.
Why the study?
The efficacy of intermittent hypoxic training at lactate threshold intensity on aiming performance and aerobic capacity in biathletes was not well established.
Does intermittent hypoxic training improve aiming performance and aerobic capacity in male biathletes?
Population
14 male biathletes
Comparison
Intermittent hypoxic training vs normoxic training at lactate threshold intensity
Design
Randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
3 weeks
Authors
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IHT may enhance aiming accuracy and aerobic capacity in biathletes; leaves open efficacy in larger cohorts or other athletes.
RCT (n=14)
Randomly divided
Does intermittent hypoxic training improve aiming performance and aerobic capacity in male biathletes?
p-value: p=<0.05
Intermittent hypoxic training improves aiming performance and aerobic capacity in well-trained male biathletes.
Czuba et al. (2019) conducted an RCT in Well-trained biathletes (n=14). Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) vs. Normoxic conditions with lactate threshold intensity was evaluated on Aiming performance (retention time in the target at rest and postincremental test) (p=<0.05). Intermittent hypoxic training significantly increased aiming retention time at rest by 14.4% in hypoxia (p<0.05) and post-exercise by 27.4% in normoxia compared to normoxic training.
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