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• 30 Years
• 19/05/2023

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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.

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