Improved Aerobic Capacity - Systematic Review

Title:
The effects of intermittent hypoxic training on the aerobic capacity of exercisers: a systemic review and meta-analysis

Objective:
To systematically review the effects of intermittent hypoxic training on the aerobic capacity of exercisers.

Results:
A total of 19 articles from 27 studies were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, the intermittent hypoxic training group had significantly increased maximal oxygen uptake [weighted mean difference = 3.20 (95%CI: 1.33 ~ 5.08)] and hemoglobin [weighted mean difference = 0.25 (95%CI: 0.04 ~ 0.45)].

Conclusion:
Intermittent hypoxic training can significantly improve the aerobic capacity of exercisers. Due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.

Full study can be found HERE