Effect of hypoxic training with elevation training mask on VO₂max

Abstract

The underlying mechanisms of hypoxic training with elevation training mask are still a very vast discipline of research work and has been proved and implemented by the trainers and coaches. The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Hypoxic training with elevation training mask on VO2 MAX. Thirty physically fit individuals (age 17-22) of Baraboni club of Asansol, West Bengal, India were selected as participants of the study where they were randomly divided into three groups of 10 each. Twelve weeks training was imparted to experimental group I (with mask), experimental group II (without mask). Group III acted as the control group. To understand the effect of hypoxic training on VO2 MAX, ANCOVA was used. A significant difference was found in VO2 MAX after the training among the three groups. Group I performed significantly better than without group II and group III. Group II was better than group II but poor than group I.