Altitude Training, Blood Doping, and Overtraining | CSCS Chapter 6

[@BrianaReynoso]

I found the "over-training" portion very interesting because it's something that isn't talked about very often! I learned how important our rest days can be!

[@aribhalla9820]

Wow, blood doping is honestly fascinating. It's crazy that it can make such a dramatic improvement in performance, enough to be deemed illegal, yet it comes from our own bodies.

[@madelinehernandez8838]

It is super important to know signs of overtraining, especially since I am going into the AT field. I may encounter several athletes along the way who overtrain and I may need to be the person who steps in and tells them that they need to recover and take some time off.

[@emilydonahue8216]

It seems counter intuitive that it is more beneficial to live high and train low! So fun to learn about!

[@dimitricarrion6145]

I liked that you talked about the importance of eating enough food to replenish glycogen stores so that we can be ready for the next workout

[@MatthewDuPrey325]

I found this video to be very interesting and actually really found the section on altitude training to be very interesting.

[@julianasum8481]

This video helped me understand what overtraining can be attributed to. It is important that athletes are properly educated on the amount of training that they do so that they do not put themselves at risk for overtraining.

[@melanieweirich8482]

I think Icarus was a really good look into blood doping before we really delved into it in class. And it was super enjoyable and entertaining.

[@makennakaczmarczyk7563]

It's super important to avoid overtraining because of the endocrine responses we can experience. I feel like a lot of people train to help their mental health, and if we overtrain, then we really aren't doing our mental health any good.

[@TRamos-pl6oo]

blood doping was really interesting, and I have never heard of that method. after you explained it though it totally makes sense how that would give an athlete an extra advantage

[@jakegonzales1367]

Great video! I found it funny when you explained how some track runners smoked cigarettes right before they would do their event and then pick it up right as they finished.

[@ameliabrock]

I really hope the message that overtraining is a serious issue starts getting spread around to more young athletes! It seems the only message ever told to them is push harder and do the most, so this is really much needed info :)

[@isabellecousineau302]

It is so interesting to learn about the effects of blood doping. I remember learning about it in anatomy.

[@kelli-lynroche8446]

I think people often forget about the effects of overtraining, but they are so serious! We really do need rest and recovery.

[@matthewwadley4348]

Altitude training and the knowledge required to successfully train in such altitudes were fun to learn about

[@dereklinck2672]

The material in this lesson was very eye opening to the changes in the body especially in overtraining. I have done some altitude training myself and the hyperventilation the body goes through is rough at first. I could see how that would force the body to adapt and become more efficient in aerobic endurance exercises as a result.

[@brysonhashimoto2878]

I find it very interesting and will definitely take it into account that overtraining is simply having an increase in intensity of training with a decrease recovery. The goal of training is to increase performance overtime, but this has to be in balance with adequate recovery.

[@cameransherwood5157]

I always find it so fascinating about athletes like boxers or Mixed martial artist who go up for a specific amount of time to train in areas of high altitude, isolated away from the rest of the world to just focus on themselves and their bodies adapting to the altitude to allow them to reach their peek performance when it comes time for their bouts.

[@AylethLizarraga]

Walking for 5 mins after I moved to Sunny Diego had me feeling like I had done some serious training. San Diego has higher elevation than my city and I had to get used to it for weeks! It is incredible how athletes take altitudes to their advantage and has many benefits.

[@emmasanchez5975]

I find it fascinating how altitude affects training. I remember my sister traveling for soccer and always saying in different states it was harder to play in because of the altitude. I knew it affected her respiratory system, but didn't realize how it affected other organs like the liver!

[@tianguyen3897]

Prior to this video, I did not know much about altitude training. It was cool to learn about all of the long-term effects on the human systems.

[@chrismangram8463]

Training high and living low is something we just learned about in exercise physiology.

[@audreyoates3242]

Overtraining is very prevalent in athletes and average gymgoers. The list of possible symptoms of overtraining is very serious and this topic needs to be talked about more so individuals are educated and taking care of their bodies properly! Very interesting video, thank you!

[@emilywalker9462]

I think the whole live high train low is so fascinating! I think its so interesting the different impacts switching where you live and train makes. Specifically, red blood cells and sickle anemia and EPO were a fascinating area. I remember learning once how this impacts African American NFL players when they play in Colorado. Wild!

[@joshuawada8783]

I remember a lot of this from either KIN3025 or 3027, but super good refresher!

[@charmenatchison854]

Learned so much! And so easy to understand. Okay, I got a better grip on overtraining, but more interesting to me in particular, is the use of erythropoietin, because I have had a constant battle with my blood and iron levels dipping way too low very often, and while I get iron infused intravenously, because the amount of blood in my system may be low, iron alone doesn't always do the trick. I will be looking into this option so I don't suffer through so much. This might be like gold for me!

[@macynunez4455]

The concept of altitude training and the different methods that can be used are so interesting! I loved the emphasis on overtraining and the role coaches play in monitoring markers and leading well by prioritizing rest!

[@bensonmutuvi8429]

My wrestling coaches used to drive us up to a training camp to train at altitude. Even if the benefits were lost pretty fast when back on normal altitude the mental toughness was crazy.

[@conner1872]

Alright so Dr. Jacob Goodin reccomends we dope in multiple different ways Thanks!

[@evaozimec]

I enjoyed learning about the different types of altitude training. It's cool to learn that living high and training low can help one train at higher intensities because they will have a lower heart rate which will lead to an increase in aerobic performance.

[@moirabryson5042]

I didn't realize that training at higher altitudes lowers the heart rate so that when training back at sea level, the athlete can then train at higher intensities. So cool!

[@rozalynnlarson8835]

I was surprised by all of the responses to overtraining. It's interesting that overtraining can even impact the athletes' mood and cause them to be irritable.

[@caleighgarcia7792]

I've always been interested in living high and training low. It makes me think about why the Olympic training centers are in Colorado and how the athletes live and train there in order to have better training adaptations for when they perform at low altitudes.

[@willhopkins4197]

I always thought of the altitude training backwards. It's very interesting that it is most effective to live high and train low.

[@wyattcarlson7504]

The idea of blood doping is definitely an interesting area of study. Although it can help with aerobic exercise performance it is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can be dangerous.

[@DevanneyBoyd]

It is interesting how altitude impacts training and performance.

[@jamarmack9626]

It was really cool to learn how EPO effects the body when more of it is injected as a performance enhancer, because I have heard about blood doping before but never knew what exactly it was.

[@ChynnaKifer]

Thank you for giving us the markers we should look at for if we suspect that our athletes are experiencing aerobic overtraining! Great video!

[@morganrolleri9198]

It was great to learn about what to look how for when an athlete may be overtraining! It was also very interesting to learn more about how much altitude affects training.

[@alannabergherm8046]

I didn't realize just how many effects altitude training could have! I always wondered why some athletes trained with a high altitude mask on.

[@SuperTroyAustin]

trying to train at altitude is so dang hard.. I went to visit my nino in Colorado and tried to get a training session in, worst decision of my life. I never felt so out of shape after 2 minutes on the stair climber

[@celinegriffin3244]

It was interesting to learn about the long-term adjustments to altitude. It's crazy to see the list of aerobic overtraining but it's to make sure our athletes aren't overworking themselves as well as making sure they take the time to recover.

[@braedenmoore3743]

I think it is fascinating how living high and training low will provide the most adaptations and performance benefits.

[@lucamarin8565]

In the media I feel like I always hear about blood doping and how it's bad, cheating and potentially fatal. But it wasn't till now that I really learned about it, how it is beneficial to performance with its higher hematocrit and dangerous it truly is.

[@coreycollier973]

I've always been interested in altitude training and this video was a great introduction to my learning.

[@madelinejewelnebril2871]

It's important to know the markers of aerobic overtraining in order to recognize them in the athletes we work with.

[@abartsch0022]

That must be expensive to try and commute between the high altitude while living low. But aerobically that sounds pretty cool and the most legal way to get more out of your red blood cells. But that is crazy how overtraining is covered twice in the aerobic and anaerobic videos to show how crazy it is and how they need to rest in order to see all the hard work that they put in.

[@jackupshaw7811]

This puts into perspective how insane of an athlete Lance Armstrong was, amidst his blood doping.

[@karatemplin]

We learned about blood doping in A&P. He mentioned that they'll put the RBCs in the freezer for like 6 months before reinjecting the blood back into themselves... That is crazy

[@mikestatz5098]

When I go back home to ABQ I always am gassed the first time I try playing basketball in the altitude. It really be no joke!!

[@oliviadyck510]

I knew that altitude could affect training in terms of making it harder on your respiratory system, however I had no idea that the liver and endocrine system were also affected so much by altitude changes!

[@thelmasepulveda4481]

The signs of overtraining were interesting because as an athlete I sometimes find myself overtraining and should prioritize recovery. Also, we recently played in Colorado in high altitude and it was very difficult so it's interesting to know the effects altitude has on our bodies.

[@myawilliams8357]

Im from Hawaii and I remember one of my friends from high school went to school in Arizona he got altitude sickness because he didn't give his body enough time to acclimate and just stared working out as usual when he first got there.

[@clairemasterson6031]

There is a second part to the Icarus documentary that was just released last month to the film festival circuit!

[@keonihughes4242]

I’m just amazed at how blood doping works! Like who thought to try this out for better performance?

[@zoiezantua7002]

just watched Icarus and they should totally sponsor you

[@Adam.gates_]

The endocrine responses to overtraining are very scary. It goes to show that sport and exercise aren't improved by just training harder, rather training smarter.

[@torilucht5871]

I am always surprised at how big the effects of overtraining is on the body and all the other factors that can inhibit an athletes ability to workout to the best of their ability.

[@bojak76]

Every time I come back to San Diego from a visit to Salt Lake City, I feel like I sprint a million miles.

[@joshcombs123]

I am always curious to here about EPO because of a famous UFC fighter who popped for it, TJ dillishaw

[@goldenretriever6261]

Pro cyclists train in the Canary Islands when preparing for the tour de France. They stay at a hotel on top of the mountain snd then ride down to sea level to do intervals.

[@kylesands9693]

From the info in the video, I'm assuming that the altitude masks that used to be popular aren't very effective?

[@ryanharris8481]

There are many people out there that I know who do not take a true rest day. They train 7 days a week without giving their body a chance to rest!

[@kendellmcgill9878]

Which video highlights effects of detraining?

[@jeffreyreed6056]

Does PLNU offer online courses for Exercise science or online degrees?

[@goldenretriever6261]

Why don't the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets dominate at sea level?

[@austiniturbe4495]

How do NBA players get acclimated to the altitude when playing in Salt Lake City or Denver? Do they just play through it? Also, I see you looking for that Netflix sponsorship loll

[@DrJacobGoodin]

Great question Austin! I am not sure, but the best way to do it is to get there 7-14 days early. This is not likely possible with their competition schedule.

[@JDoubleDawg]

why all the comments got the same vibe and style

[@clarisamarin7284]

That's why you'll always see pro soccer players training at higher altitudes.

[@LeviHeatonIII]

3900 feet is 1200 yards, not 1200 meters. 1200 meters would be 4200 feet.

[@drewamato5467]

Genetic potential... ahhhh. Didn't choose the right parents... JK!