The Altitude Centre

The French Open has once again highlighted one of the biggest challenges in elite tennis: heat. World No.1 Jannik Sinner’s second-round defeat highlights the impact of heat stress after he claims his reason for defeat was due to muscle cramps and dizziness experienced on court.

Research has shown that tennis players can reach core body temperatures approaching levels that impair performance and, in some cases, increase the risk of exertional heat illness.

The encouraging news is that heat tolerance can be trained.

In our latest blog ‘The Hidden Opponent’ we explore further how heat affects tennis performance, how heat training can improve performance and safety to provide practical applications for players and coaches.

Use the link in our bio to access the full blog post.

How to structure your training week using our altitude chamber?

Keep it simple:
1-2 HIIT sessions at altitude
Pair this with your zone 2 sessions in the chamber

Train outside when you want to hit true race pace or prepare for race-specific terrain.

Using altitude training but unsure what session to do?

Here is a guide based on your training goal:
- Long HIIT for threshold
- Short HIIT for VO2 max
- Zone 2 for the aerobic base

Follow along for next week’s post where we show you how your training week can look using these sessions….

Altitude training has become more common for long distance runners, but where did it all start? From living at altitude to training in the chamber, it all comes down to adapting to lower oxygen levels. Follow along to learn more about altitude training!

The is nearly upon us! Check out our guide to the toughest footrace on Earth and all things heat acclimation. Keep an eye out for more, as the heat prep kicks off next week!