In peak condition

By Paula Goodyer
Updated October 26 2012 - 3:08pm, first published September 29 2012 - 3:00am
Step up ... altitude training improves endurance and speed.
Step up ... altitude training improves endurance and speed.

I'm pedalling away on a stationary bike in an exercise studio with a difference. The air inside mimics the air you'd find at an altitude of about 3700 metres. I'm puffing more than I normally would because it is harder to get enough oxygen.

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