for decades, doctors have recognized the undeniable fact that permanent residents of high altitude regions have decreased occurrences of many very common chronic diseases. most of the longest living civilizations in the world live at elevations of greater than 3050m. this relationship between altitude and health is not a coincidence.

the physiological benefits enjoyed by athletes who undertake altitude simulation programs are also applicable to non-athletes who wish to improve their every-day quality of life.

whether you want to increase your energy levels to get through the day, or step up into a regular exercise program, airo altitude simulation programs will enable you to achieve your goals. an airo altitude simulation program increases the amount of oxygen you carry in your body. you therefore have more oxygen being supplied to your muscles which enables them to work for longer periods without fatiguing.

by increasing the efficiency of your metabolism and the way you process oxygen, you will feel energised and mentally alert. you also reduce the pressure on your heart to deliver oxygen to your muscles and organs.

thirty years of research has shown that altitude simulation programs are proven to reduce the symptoms of a number of endemic health problems that are prevalent in western society. These include:

• asthma (read more)
• bronchial conditions
• high blood pressure (read more)
• high cholesterol (read more)
• type 2 diabetes (read more)
• chronic fatigue sufferers
• weight loss (read more)
• fertility (read more)

each airo session is 40 minutes long and involves receiving alternate cycles of high altitude oxygen followed by sea-level oxygen. a base altitude fitness program of 15 days is required. it is recommended that you complete the base program on successive days.

the positive adaptations from the program can last for up to three months. we do recommend that you continue to have refresher courses every 4-6 weeks to maintain the benefits.

each refresher course is a 40 minute per day, five day program.

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