The No-Nonsense Plan to Prep for Any Race at High Altitude

Don’t get us wrong. Lifting weights and building muscle improve just about every marker of health you can think of, from bone density to injury resilience to overall work capacity. But gym fitness doesn’t always translate cleanly to the mountains. Altitude is a different stress altogether, and it doesn’t care how strong your squat is. You can be well-trained, disciplined, and strong, and still find yourself struggling if your body isn’t prepared for thin air. That's where high altitude training can help.