Altitude Training: Elevation Training Mask

With only 10 weeks to go until Kilimanjaro, Joe has introduced something new to our training sessions.

Meet the Elevation Training Mask 1.0.....

I train with Joe once a week where we work on my muscular and cardio endurance in the gym. I also run twice a week with the mask on, quite a sight believe me!!

The mask comes with 3 screw in valves: Yellow, Orange and Red. 

Yellow has 3 holes, Orange has 2 and yep you guessed it, Red has 1!

I have asked Joe to help me with this post with a few Q&A's , he can then explain the methods behind the madness!

Vic: So Joe, what is the purpose of the mask?

 

Joe: The Elevation Training Mask is a "Resistance Training Device" that helps condition the lungs by creating pulmonary resistance and strengthening the diaphragm.

Vic: What benefits should I be gaining by training with the mask? 

Joe: There are many benefits, including:

·                             >   Increased lung capacity

·                              >   Increased anaerobic thresholds

·                              >   Increased oxygen efficiency

·                              >   Increased energy Production

·                              >   Increased Mental and physical stamina increase

·                              >   Increased Mental Focus gets better

Vic: Can you explain to our readers what we have been working on the past few months and why? 

Joe: We have been working on Vicky’s cardio and muscular endurance using the altitude training mask, the mask uses small straw size holes for breathing through- it enables the client to become accustomed to functions with less oxygen- so the training protocol for Vicky is really quite simple, we train with a restricted oxygen availability to enable Vicky to handle the high altitudes that she will experience climbing Kilimanjaro

 

Vic: With only 10 weeks to go, what can I expect in the build up to the climb? 

Joe: Over the next 10 weeks I will be making sure Vicky’s cardio is in peak condition, sessions will focus on weight bearing exercise to increase muscular endurance and cardio vascular exercise to increase fitness and recovery

Thanks Joe! 

As you can see, the next 10 weeks is going to be pretty intense but the benefits I am getting from training with the mask are huge and I'm confident it will help me fight the altitude up Mount Kilimanjaro! 

 

The mask I have been using is the Altitude Training Mask 1.0. They have however just designed a new mask, the 2.0. For more information on the mask, follow this link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elevation-Training-Mask-2-0-70kg-120kg/dp/B008AGVCNA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1370953066&sr=8-7&keywords=altitude+training+mask 

 

Out running with the mask on

 

Training with Joe in the gym

 

 

I will update you on how the mask training is going next month and then just before I go in August.

This type of training shouldn't be under taken without a) Acclimatisation and b) Knowledge of the mask and how it should be used. If it isn't used properly, you can run into difficulties so be very careful. 

I wouldn't be able to train with the mask, without the help of Joe so a big shout out to JW Training!

 

They offer personal training, diet plans, nutritional services and  bootcamps to clients. Joe helps you reach your goals and get real results, guaranteed.

For more information visit their website http://jwtraining.net/ or contact Joe on 07716755012.

 

Speak soon :o)