Journal article
Hypoxic training: clinical benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Vol.18(1), pp.56-61
2015
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Abstract
<p>The main aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of hypoxic training on the modulation of cardiometabolic risk factors. Literature review. An electronic search encompassing five databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus) was conducted. A total of 2138 articles were retrieved. After excluding non-relevant articles, duplications and outcomes not related to cardiometabolic risk factors, 25 articles were chosen for review. Body weight and body composition were reported to be significantly improved when hypoxic training (≥1700m) was used in conjunction with exercise regimes, at least three times a week, however extreme altitudes (>5000m) resulted in a loss of fat-free muscle mass. Fasting blood glucose levels generally improved over time (≥21days) at moderate levels of altitude (1500m-3000m), although reductions in blood glucose tolerance were observed when subjects were exposed to extreme hypoxia (>4000m). Resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels improved as much as 26 mmHg and 13 mmHg respectively, with hypoxic training (1285m-2650m) in medicated, stable hypertensive subjects. Effects of hypoxic training when used in combination with exercise training on cholesterol levels were mixed. While there were improvements in total cholesterol (-4.2% to -30%) and low-density lipoprotein (-2.6% to -14.3%) reported as a result of hypoxic training, available evidence does not substantiate hypoxic training for the improvement of high-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. In conclusion, hypoxic training may be used as an adjunct treatment to modify some cardiometabolic risk factors. Measurement of hypoxic load may be used to individualize and ascertain appropriate levels of hypoxic training.</p>
Details
- Title
- Hypoxic training: clinical benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors
- Creators
- Justin Wee - Tan Tock Seng Hospital, SingaporeMike Climstein - Bond University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Vol.18(1), pp.56-61
- Identifiers
- 3721; 991012821095202368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article