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Boost Your VO2 Max As Much As Altitude Training... At Home?! | EP 153 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

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Boost Your VO2 Max As Much As Altitude Training... At Home?! | EP 153 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

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Boost Your VO2 Max As Much As Altitude Training... At Home?! | EP 153 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

The Running Channelโ€บ
Jan 17, 202646:1525.3K views
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This week the team discuss an interesting new study which suggests that taking hot baths (albeit a lot of them!) could boost your VO2 max as much as altitude training. Plus Andy reveals his own experiences training at altitude during his time as a professional athlete.

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Whatโ€™s in this video?
00:00 Intro
03:06 Marathon Training Block Chat
07:06 Long Runs, National Running Show & Training Updates
13:13 What Is Altitude Training Anyway?
20:41 Does High Altitude Training Actually Work?
26:41 Science, Risks & Hot Bath Hack
31:39 Running News & Record Breakers
36:39 Listener Questions & Hydration Advice

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