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Effects of Alternating Altitude Training Versus Fixed-Altitude Training on Exercise Capacity and Physiological Adaptations in Elite Race Walkers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Macao Polytechnic University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of alternating altitude training and fixed-altitude training on physical performance and physiological adaptations in elite race walkers living at altitude. Elite race walkers from Yunnan Province will be randomly assigned to either an alternating altitude training group or a fixed-altitude training group. The alternating altitude training group will perform selected training sessions under simulated higher-altitude conditions while completing the remaining sessions at their regular altitude training base. The fixed-altitude training group will complete all training sessions at the regular altitude. Physical performance, race walking performance, cardiovascular function, pulmonary function, and hematological parameters will be assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of the two altitude training strategies.
Official title: Effects of Alternating Altitude Training Versus Fixed-Altitude Training on Physical Performance and Physiological Adaptations in Elite Race Walkers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 26 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2026-07-20
Completion Date
2026-09-05
Last Updated
2026-07-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Alternating Altitude Training
Participants complete the prescribed training program using an alternating altitude strategy, combining regular altitude training with selected sessions performed under simulated higher-altitude conditions.
Fixed-Altitude Training
Participants complete the prescribed training program exclusively at the regular altitude training base.
Locations (1)
Macao Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao, China
Macao, China