Is Your Athlete an Altitude Responder?
Paul Odlin • January 26, 2024
Some athletes may struggle when it comes to training at altitude. Use these tips to make the acclimatization process easier.

Altitude adaptation is a complex process influenced by a combination of genetic, physiological and environmental factors. Individual responses vary widely. The idea of “responders and nonresponders” is often brought up among athletes and their coaches opens up a number of questions. What makes an athlete likely to respond to altitude?