ROCK CLIMBING NEWS ITEM

Climbing Practice Made Easier

FRIDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2005

Practice your climbing skills at high altitude (at or around 9,000 feet) with the new Colorado Exercise Room™ (CER), a joint project of Colorado Altitude Training™ (CAT) and Boulder Rock Club in Mapleton Ave., Boulder, CO. With this exercise room, climbers can easily practice their abilities, prepare for upcoming climbs, and many more.

The CER is the first simulated altitude training environment that is available in the Rocky Mountain Region. Moreover, the public gets to use it for free until January 15, 2006. There are a number of advantages in training in the CER. These benefits include:

Increase in lean body mass*
Increase in endurance*
Increase in power*
Increase in speed*

*Benefits of training at altitude based on the content of the following studies:

Training in hypoxia: modulation of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in men. Bailey et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2000 Jun;32(6):1058-66

Training-induced increases in sea-level performance are enhanced by acute intermittent hypobaric hypoxia. Meeuwsen et al. Eur J Appl Physiol (2001) 84: 283-290

The CAT is dedicated on researching and developing altitude simulation technology. Its clients include leading sports teams and brands such as Nike, T-Mobile, Olympic training centers, Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Team and many others. For more information on CAT, log on to www.altitudetraining.com.

Also, the Boulder Rock Club is one of the most advanced and well-known climbing gyms in Colorado. Visit the CER in their newly renovated 10,000 sq. ft. building. For more information on Boulder Rock Club's programs and offers, visit www.boulderrock.com.