Ordinarily, trekking into high alpine zones requires days or even weeks of altitude acclimatization to help you adjust to the fewer oxygen particles you'll be taking in each breath. Weird things happen to your body and without acclimatizing,
The article from MSN discusses the concept of altitude training and how breathwork can simulate high-altitude conditions to enhance physical performance. It explains that while traditional altitude training involves spending time at high elevations to increase red blood cell count and improve oxygen utilization, not everyone has access to such environments. Instead, breathwork techniques like hypoxic training, where one intentionally reduces oxygen intake, can mimic these effects. The article highlights how these methods can be practiced anywhere, offering benefits like increased endurance, better recovery, and improved mental focus. It also mentions the use of technology like altitude masks and hypoxic tents to aid in this training. The piece includes insights from experts who suggest that while breathwork can't fully replicate the physiological changes of actual high-altitude exposure, it can still provide significant advantages for athletes and adventurers aiming to tackle high-altitude challenges.