Is the Training Mask worth it?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:04:36 -0400

<p>I have been training with the training mask for a while now and I find that I am running better. However, I have heard others say that it is not worth the money or time. What are your thoughts?</p><p> </p><p>http://www.trainingmask.com </p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://www.facebook.com/offsite_event.php?id= [login to see] 023&value=0&currency=USD"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.trainingmask.com" target="_blank">Elevation Training Mask | Simulate High Altitude Training</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">Elevation Training Mask helps condition the lungs by creating pulmonary resistance, strengthening the lungs, and increasing the surface area and elasticity in the alveoli.</div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by MSG Cameron Davis made Mar 19 at 2014 12:22 PM

MSG Cameron Davis — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:22:01 -0400

Personally I have never seen this but it does seem interesting. Are you running faster or better or just able to breath better? It seems to me that by just the added leg time (running) would be about the same.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2014 11:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:41:47 -0400

I've never seen this particular mask before. Have you ever ran with the M40 Protective mask? Does it feel the same?

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 7 at 2014 12:07 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:07:13 -0400

I bought the version 1.0 and didn't like it (reminds me of the protective mask), I looked at the reviews and bought the version 2.0 and really like it. I encourage everyone to do their research for themselves (a lot of videos out there), I've incorporated it with my crossfit workouts as well. This thing brings the heat!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2014 5:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:40:27 -0400

I just purchased one last week and I love it. I hate wearing the M40 but the 2.0 does not bother me. I spent 20 minutes on an elliptical testing it out and was drenched. Good stuff!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 1:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:53:02 -0400

I just bought the 2.0 a few days ago and I love this thing. Even came with a head strap to keep my glasses in place on runs. Figure I should see results in about 2 weeks just in time for my APFT hope its worth it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 5:27 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:27:59 -0500

I will lead with the fact that I don't have one, nor have I used one for training.

The claim that this is an elevation training mask is improper. It is a air restriction mask, not an elevation mask. The air that you are breathing with the mask on has the same level of oxygen that it does without the mask. It is merely restricting the amount of air you are getting in. This is not increasing the oxygen level in your blood, which is the ultimate benefit of training at elevation.

That being said, please try to convince me otherwise.