HRV And Recovery When Sleeping At Elevation

Over the last few months, I have been working with Mountain Air Cardio, the makers of industry-leading altitude tents for endurance athletes. I personally have been sleeping in their MountainAir® system for a few months now, and have compiled some useful information regarding my personal acclimatization adaptation, and my sleep quality while using the system. […]

Comparing Elevation Tents? 4 Reasons to Get Yours from Mountain Air Cardio

For more than a decade, elite athletes have been “living high, training low” to maximize their performance. This strategy, which entails sleeping at altitude and then working out at sea level (or as close to it as possible) improves endurance. Sleeping at altitude also benefits those who want to lose weight or at least improve […]

Altitude Training Camps Vs. Altitude Tents for Cardio Improvement: Dr. Peter Hackett and Jon Jonis Weigh in on the Fast Talk Podcast

Hosted by Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, the Fast Talk podcast recently had Dr. Peter Hackett and Jon Jonis to discuss altitude training camps, altitude tents, and the related physiology as it relates to cardio improvement. Dr. Hackett is the head of Mountain Air Cardio’s scientific advisory board and the director of the Institute for […]

Trip Report – Mt. Elbert by Mountain Bike via the South Elbert Trail

For those of you familiar with Colorado 14’ers, you’ll know that Mt. Elbert is the highest mountain in Colorado and the second highest in the lower 48. It’s also one of the few 14’ers that can be mountain biked legally. So when my buddy suggested that we give it a go, it was an easy […]

Recovery and Altitude

When I think of recovery and altitude, my first thought is that altitude impedes recovery. That’s a correct assumption if you assume that you are not acclimatized and you were planning to stay at altitude during your recovery period. However, that’s not how it works when you’re sleeping in an altitude tent for cardio improvement. […]

Rate of Ascent and Elevation Tent Tuning

Rate of Ascent One of the most frequently asked questions that we get is, “how fast and how high should I go”? The answer to that is different for each person and it depends on how well your body adjusts to altitude. Physical fitness level is not necessarily a predictor of how well you acclimatize! […]

Mountain Air Health Announces New Retail Partnership with Runner’s Corner in Orem, UT

[Orem, UT, August 25th, 2021] — Runner’s Corner is now a fully authorized distributor and reseller for the MountainAir® product line. This includes the sale and rental of MountainAir® automatically controlled altitude systems and automatic controller upgrades that are suitable for any existing altitude tent. “Runner’s Corner is an ideal retail store to partner with. […]

Fit Travel Show podcast

We were recently a guest on the Fit Travel Show podcast with Maryssa and Mike. Super fun – thanks @twofittravelers for hosting! You can check it out here: Fit Travel Show podcast #improvecardiowhileyousleep #yousnoozeyoulose #altitudetents for cardio improvement or weight loss

Thoughts on Altitude

By way of introduction, I’m an altitude nerd. I moved to Boulder three years ago from sea level and have been obsessed with learning everything I can about altitude in order to play safely in the back-country. I bought the gear, taken the AIARE courses, I’ve even started a company specializing in altitude simulation! Recently, […]

High Altitude Physiology – Explained

As riders, mountaineers, and outdoorspeople, we know that some of the best of what the outdoors has to offer is often found above tree line. Here in Colorado, for example, many of the 10th Mountain Division huts are at or above 12,000 feet. This kind of altitude is a strain for even the fittest amongst […]

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