05/08/2019
Why Choose High Altitude Training?
Before we tell you why to choose Dullstroom for your high altitude training, we will start by answering the ‘what’! So here is a very basic description: High Altitude Training is the practise, incorporated into a fitness program, where endurance athletes train for several weeks at a high altitude, between 2000m & 2500m above sea level. This places Dullstroom as one of the few perfect spots to practice this in the world.
So how will this benefit the athletes? Exposing the body to the higher altitude leads it to adjust to the thinner air while exerting itself for training purposes, improving the delivery of oxygen to the muscles and therefore enabling a better physical performance.
Why should Dullstroom become your choice when planning your training season? Beyond the prefect altitude, Dullstroom is big enough to offer amenities such as the small local gym, a supermarket, loads of local restaurants, both tar and gravel long distance routes, a selection of accommodation to suit any budget and its easily accessible, 2.5 hours from OR Thambo International Airport.
Many top athletes already swear by this practice and have included Dullstroom in their training program over the last few years, this quiet village it proud to have hosted many Olympians from all over the world including athletes from Team GB and Finland among others. Last month the South African Athletics Team were in Dullstroom training for the World 100km Championship, this team of 5 gentlemen includes the winners of the last 3 Comrades Marathons (they were up here in the this air training for that too!)
During the winter months the temperatures can get quite cold, so plan your training between August & April. Dullstroom Reservations will happily organise your stay, at no extra cost and will help you to find the perfect accommodation in the village according to your wishes, budget & needs. Make high altitude training a part of your season by contacting our friendly sales team, 0132540254 or [email protected] and let us send you a quotation
