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:
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)