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Physiology & Science
Intermittent hypoxic training
Also known as: Intermittent hypoxia, IHT
German: Intermittierendes Hypoxietraining, Intermittierende Hypoxie
Repeated short exposures to low oxygen alternated with normal air, studied in altitude physiology, sports and clinical research. Results vary by protocol and population. It is usually done with equipment and under supervision, and it is different from breath holds as practised in breathwork.