| This study investigated a 6 week intervention utilizing the Elevation Training Mask (ETM) in conjunction with an Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) protocol to promote a hypoxic condition while still training at sea-level. Participants were randomly assigned into one of two groups; a Training Mask (TM) group and Non-Training Mask (NTM) group. Both groups trained at a pace that elicit a moderate to high intensity that is sustainable at 65%-75% of their HRR for 15 minutes, 2x/week for 6 weeks. The TM group wore the ETM which was set at 9,000 feet. Both groups performed a Bruce Protocol stress test and had their body weight, body composition, waist-to-hip ratios measured pre- and post-intervention. A one way ANOVA was used in order to determine between group differences, the level of significance was set at P < 0.05. A repeated measures ANOVA was then used to determine within group differences, the level of significance was set at P < 0.05. The Results of this study showed a significant difference for pre- and most-measures of Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) between the two groups and within the TM group. The results also showed a slight, but not significant, increase in measured V˙O2 peak and % V˙O2 peak at anaerobic threshold. |
