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Hey all, im living in peru now, no boxing gym but, im at like 11,000 ft, and after a few months when im acclimatized ill be un-fucking-stoppable! Alex W, next time im dwn the gym if ur there well see who can shadowbox the longest! out here you can buy a heavy bag, a speed bag, two pairs of gloves, mitts and headgear for like 20 pounds! fuckin awesome. You gotta love s. america. Anyways just thought id share that with u all. ;)
altitude is the shiat, you're gonna build more stamina and endurance, will defintely last longer in the ring and sparring.
You got the spirit, now you gotta sweat heavy and work HARD! Your body is going to need more iron to supplement the production of red blood cells. Because the mountain air is cool and dry, you are going to sweat more, even when you don't know it, drink more water and you'll be ok. How are you acclimated, if you feel any mountain sickness or not you oughtta have a high carb diet, and increase the ammount of salts you eat.
First things that you will notice is that you'll be breathing at a faster tempo, your appetite may become smaller. The only downside that I have heard of is that your body will become less tolerant to lactic acids, but the benifets are still greater. Improved health, and the the delivery of oxygen to your muscles will become more efficient. I've heard about Mexican Mountain-Indians can run all day. Perhaps there are herbs and supplements that will help your endurance in a positive way. I've heard that Maka Root is very benificial to endurance, and an alternative to steroids. Work Hard, Train Smart, and become more aware.
-Rocky