Why does sleeping at high altitude improve fitness levels?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Sleeping at higher attitudes promote fitness as it provides enough exposure to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, whilst allowing you to maintain training quality at sea level.

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