With hypoxia-hyperoxia training on the OXYTERRA machine, you can not only improve your physical fitness, but also your own health. It mimics the effects of high-altitude breathing training but is safer and less strenuous.
In both cases, there is a slight lack of oxygen in the body (hypoxia), which activates the recovery of all body systems. Because the oxygen reduction in the hypoxia machine is precisely adjusted to individual needs, it can be used by professional athletes, people with poor health, or those with chronic illnesses.
Whether you're a professional athlete or just someone for whom your health comes first – hypoxic training can help you feel better.
Before training
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Before you begin a hypoxia-hyperoxia workout, your doctor will perform a hypotest to determine your individual sensitivity to hypoxia (oxygen reduction). Based on the test data, the machine automatically calculates the recommended oxygen concentration for hypoxic training at the start.
Interval hypoxic training
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In the hypoxia workout, you stay in your usual clothes and lie comfortably on a couch or in a chair with a pulse oximeter on your finger. The workout lasts 30 to 45 minutes and is effortless, and many patients find it relaxing and even fall asleep.
The workout is a great experience.
In practice, intervals of low-oxygen air and regular air are alternated between four and five times. In some cases, it may be helpful to alternate between low-oxygen air and oxygen-enriched air. This decision is up to the specialist. The duration of the intervals of hypoxia and hyperoxia is also determined by the physician, taking into account the patient's health condition and needs.
Periodicity
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In order to achieve the effects of hypoxia-hyperoxia therapy more quickly, it is recommended that you train 2-3 times per week at the initial stage, but not on two consecutive days if possible. The interval can then be increased to twice a week, or once a week for longer periods of time.
The effect of hypoxic training is seen within 10–15 treatments. If you have health concerns, such as chronic conditions, or want to achieve greater weight loss through exercise, schedule more sessions.
If you have a health problem, such as a chronic condition, or want to achieve greater weight loss through exercise, schedule more sessions.
Is it safe?
Hypoxia-hyperoxia training on the OXYTERRA machine is completely safe. The specialist monitors your heart rate and heart rate variability throughout the workout.
The finger clip pulse oximeter also measures blood oxygen saturation. The physician or trainer monitors the workout on the machine's screen and can make manual changes to the treatment protocol as needed. In addition, the machines are equipped with programs that automatically take immediate action in the event of unexpected changes.
For example, the device immediately returns to normal mode if the values fall below a set safe limit. You can't have hypoxic training without continuously recording blood oxygen saturation: If the clip slips off your finger, the hypoxic training device automatically shuts off.
The device can be used by specialists of the following fields: rehabilitation, neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, specialists in mitochondrial, anti-aging, sports medicine, etc. In case of health problems it is recommended to train under the supervision of a professional.
How much does it cost?
The cost of one interval hypoxia-hyperoxia training, depending on the region and class of the medical organization can be from 2,000 to 10,000 rubles. Зачастую тренировки включены в комплексные оздоровительные и детокс-программы, где к стоимости одной процедуры применяется система скидок.
К сожалению, обязательное медицинское страхование в России пока не покрывает эту услугу. В некоторых случаях расходы могут покрыть частные страховые компании.
Посмотреть, где можно пройти гипокси-гиперокси тренировки на российском аппарате OXYTERRA, можно на карте.
Есть ли ограничения для гипокси-гипероксической тренировки?
Интервальная гипоксическая тренировка подходит как для здоровых людей или спортсменов, так и для людей со слабым здоровьем или хроническими заболеваниями. Будущим мамам рекомендуется начинать тренировки со второго триместра беременности. Впрочем, есть и противопоказания:
- Пациенты с диагностированным пороком сердца перед первой тренировкой должны проконсультироваться с врачом узкой специализации.
- При острых инфекциях, например, при простуде, желудочно-кишечных инфекциях или повышенной температуре, интервальная гипоксическая тренировка противопоказана.
- К противопоказаниям также относятся головные боли и хронические заболевания в стадии обострения.
- Людям с терминальной стадией хронических заболеваний, серповидно-клеточной анемией или полицитемией придется полностью отказаться от подобных тренировок.