Training with elevation mask a go or no go?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:52:44 -0400

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

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:54:47 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:18:28 -0400

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

SPC Jillian O'Malley — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:09:11 -0400

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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:24:10 -0400

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.