High Altitude Training

• In the study of High Altitude Training, the concept of partial pressure is explained as the pressure exerted by a single type of gas within a mixture of gases
• At high altitudes, the lower air pressure results in a lower partial pressure of oxygen, making it more difficult for haemoglobin to take up and transport oxygen
• Over time, the body may acclimatise to lower oxygen levels at high altitudes by increasing red blood cell production, improving vital capacity, and enhancing oxygen supply to muscles
• Professional athletes often incorporate high altitude training to benefit from increased oxygen uptake and transport efficiency