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Aaron Pynenberg
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O2 depletion training with helm/historical links

Postby Aaron Pynenberg » Mon May 30, 2005 11:14 am

I have been training for awhile now with a historical Basinet w/ Klapp Visor. This type of visor resembles an old school hockey goalie mask and throws much of your exhaled breath back at you.

When I started using it I noticed I tired much quicker, but did get used to it after a couple weeks. I have noticed now that I have better stamina and endurance especially with it off.

Obviously, seperate from the actual weight of the helm contributing to the workout routine I thought that maybe this is actually the same as training in a low oxygen environment, like at higher altitudes?

Is there any mention in the texts like a "practice like you play" type comment or anything advising you to train with the visors down? This question is probably a good one for Matt or Shane or perhaps Tim. Have you guys noticed this effect? -Aaron
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Re: O2 depletion training with helm/historical links

Postby Matthew_Anderson » Mon May 30, 2005 2:25 pm

Well, I haven't really noticed a big difference in breathing with or without my visor. My vision is, of course, very limited by the visor. And hauling around 70lbs. of armour wears me out faster than without it!
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