ibs.GRANADA researchers promote a laboratory at the UGR that allows simulation of altitudes of up to 6.500 meters for research into sports performance
The University of Granada has a new laboratory capable of simulating altitude levels of up to 6.000-6.500 meters above sea level.The facility will go to improve research on hypoxia (It is a state of oxygen deficiency in the blood, cells and tissues of the organism, with compromise of their function.) and its combination with physical exercise from multiple perspectives: sports performance, complement or preparation for stays at altitude y Therapeutic use. This laboratory is located in the Faculty of Sports Sciences.
The closeness of the city with the High Performance Center from Sierra Nevada (CAR), located at 2.320 meters above sea level, allows a dedicated tandem as a complement to the natural altitude for prepare altitude camps, reminder of stays at altitude, preparation de mountaineers, etc.. Some of the best athletes in the world are concentrated in the CAR and there work facing its main objectives. The altitude at which this center is located is essential.
The characteristics ofl laboratory of the University of GranadaDue to its dimensions, equipment, functionality, precision and safety, lo agon onlyo en the entire national territory. Its width, 60 m2, gives it versatility and allows a great mobility their users, wide variety of means for the design and development of training programs and simultaneous useáNeo of small groups. Mayn use it those athletes or users interestedos regularly and comfortably, at rest or well with supervised directed physical exercise sessions.
This facility has been built with funds from the Infrastructure Plan and Eequipment Cscientist-Ttechnician of the State Subprogram of Iinfrastructures of Iresearch and E2019 equipment – EQC2019-005832-P. Andhe Sports Performance Analysis and Control research group (SEJ-438) has led this project, with the support of other research groups from the University of Granada, from the University of Barcelona, from the Biosanitary Research Institute from Granada and the Sierra Nevada High Performance Center.
After almost two decades dedicated to hypoxia research, together with the Sierra Nevada High Performance Center, the Sports Performance Analysis and Control research group from the UGR currently has a recognized national and international trajectory on the subject. Thanks also to the creation of this synergy, the group has been able to study in detail the usefulness and applicability of hypoxia for different purposes, especially the traceability of muscle strength and power. On the other hand, collaborations that are established with specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation will open new lines of research on its therapeutic use
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