I have seen literature  where CVAC sessions are shown to aid in recovery.  Hence,today I am sitting in “the Pod” recovering from my PR on Breathless Agony Saturday May 7th.  Full race report still in the works.  Stay tuned…

I’m running a little behind on my blogging but  I will try to catch you up slowly on my CVAC sessions beginning with my first one.

” Your “Introductory” Tier 1 session, consisted of (5) 5 minute tiers, that were designed to help train your eustachian tubes to adapt to the changes in pressure. The lowest elevation being 59ft above sea level (Ambient) and your highest being 10,500. As we discussed earlier, you will eventually get to 22,500 with 1.5 second drops.”

Heather Miller, of Lunar Health and Wellness in Newport Beach

For information check out this article submitted by John Howard to Lava Magazine.

The New Altitude Training: Sit Back and Relax – LAVA Magazine

Last week I was called-on by the President and the VP of Operations of Lunar Health and Wellness in Newport Beach. They cited studies of how “altitude training” has been found as a natural means to help improve fitness and endurance. Being an endurance athlete, my curiosity was piqued. But as I did a little more research I realized that the wellness component would have more lasting benefits for me. I thought of two issues that I have been dealing with for years— sleep issues and exercise- induced asthma.

According to some of the data CVAC – Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning will help me sleep better. By default getting more and better sleep every night will help me become a better athlete, right?  My other issue is exercise- induced asthma.  When I climb I can hold  high intensity but as soon as I crest and the intensity wanes, I begin coughing uncontrollably..  In the past, I was prescribed two types of inhalers, one as a daily dose and the other as needed during coughing attacks.  I don’t want to carry an inhaler nor do I want to be dependent on medication.  CVAC potentially offers me a drug- free option at dealing with these two issues.  And if that makes me a better endurance athlete in the process wouldn’t that be a bonus?

I’d like to hear from you — how many of you have heard of this technology and what are your thoughts?