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A hypobaric chamber is also known as altitude chamber.

A hypobaric or altitude chamber is used to simulate the effects
of high altitude on the human body without having to visit high
altitude training camps.
It is a decompression chamber used for simulating a high
altitude environment, particularly its low barometric pressure.

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Sleeping in an altitude chamber also causes an increase in myoglobin, an

iron containing protein.
This protein is responsible for storing and transporting oxygen from outside
the cell to the mitochondria. The increase in mitochondria causes more
oxygen to be converted into energy. This results in greater power and
endurance.
Altitude chambers also cause an increase in oxygen dissociation resulting in
more oxygen reaching the working muscles. This increases the overall
performance of the body.

HOW DOES HYPOBARIC CHAMBER WORKS

The hypobaric chamber simulates high altitude conditions by using a vacuum

pump to evacuate the air out of the airtight chamber at a constant rate.
You can also adjust the amount of airflow into the chamber manually using
the hand valve provided.
The pressure inside the chamber is controlled by the regulated rate of airflow
in the altitude chamber. The lower pressure inside the chamber is similar to
the conditions experienced during ascent in altitude.

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The altitude chamber allows athletes who live at sea-level to simulate living
high.

While asleep in the chamber, an air unit pumps in up to 150 liters of air per
minute through the chamber while exporting carbon dioxide.

The body works harder to produce more red blood cells, increasing oxygen
delivery to the muscles. After at least two weeks sleeping at high altitude,
athletes typically see improved results in endurance performance.

For athletes competing above 1500m, acclimatization is an important part of

their training and preparation. At these levels, physical activity becomes
more difficult and performance is limited.

They are primarily used for training and experimental purposes. They are
used during high altitude research or training to simulate the effects of high
altitude such as hypoxia i.e. low oxygen and hypobaria i.e. low ambient air
pressure on the body.

Chambers for temperature and relative humidity control are also available. In
home hypobaric chambers can be used by athletes to improve their athletic
performance.

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