Training with elevation mask a go or no go?

2016-08-01T18:52:44-04:00

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 1 at 2016 6:54 PM

2016-08-01T18:54:47-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member make sure its not a health risk, before you do it and I WOULD DO A RISK-ASSEMENT to make sure it's good to go!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 7:18 PM

2016-08-01T19:18:28-04:00

No I wouldn't use it just a good ole football practice mixed with army training is good enough.

Response by SPC Jillian O'Malley made Aug 2 at 2016 12:09 AM

2016-08-02T00:09:11-04:00

The natural way when you get to Carson will be your best bet. I have top amateur cycling and ultra running friends who live at sea level training with a mask and it never truly prepares them for their races in elevation, the mask only forces the muscles around your lungs to work harder

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2016 4:24 AM

2016-08-02T04:24:10-04:00

I've had my mask since 2012 and use it only when I'm on the bike. While I'm no scientist nor am I an expert, I stand by it for CARDIO. I see no benefit for an elevation mask during chest day.