Aspire by Fitcorp Asia is THE FIRST altitude training facility in South east Asia, and the very first in Bangkok Thailand.Securing Fitcorp Asia’s position as the number one trainign facility in the region.What is Altitude Training?Altitude Training is exercising at altitude exposure. Altitude Training System is the advance technology that simulate low oxygen level of high altitude and bring it to your home.Exercising at high altitude causes physiological adaptations, such as increased erythropoietin (EPO) levels which stimulates the production of red blood cell which carry oxygen to the muscles. Up to the point, the more oxygen carried to muscles the better you can improve athletic performance within less time.Benefits of Altitude Training:By successfully integrating altitude training in to your routine you will be gaining benefits such as –
- Time efficient training
- increased metabolism
- Increased self esteem
- Positive mental attitude
- Improved sleep
- Improved cardio vascular health
- Enhanced power output and speed
- Improved strength and endurance
- Increased exercise-till-exhaustion (ETE) time
- Reduced recovery time after exertion
- Decreased resting heart-rate and blood pressure
- Maintenance of cardiovascular fitness when injured
- Diminished overall fatigue
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A summary of known benefits from simulated altitude exposure
- To compliment the changes that is happening internally e.g. cell renewal, cell metabolism, increase in collagen, elastin and fibroblasts.
- Youth enhancing, correcting skin imbalances, increasing the lymphatic system which stimulates your immunity to minimize the risk of getting sick.
- Increased levels of dopamine and serotonin, associated with positive mood and calmness.
- Improved metabolic rate and free fatty acid metabolism; useful in obesity management and weight loss.
- Enhanced hormonal responses in males (Hgh) and females (oestrogen) in the over 40 year age population.
- Correcting hormonal balances which are a huge contributing factor to problematic skin.
- Significant anti-oxidant effects proven reducing free radicals presence with multiple benefits (Anti-aging tissue protection).
- Improved sleep quality, general energy levels and concentration.