AltoLab Hypoxic Silos:

The hypoxic silo is absolutely essential for making AltoLab work.
It removes the carbon dioxide from the air you exhale. This exhaled
air is now low in oxygen, by mixing this with fresh air coming in through
the base of the AltoLab unit, it effectively lowers the oxygen content to simulate high altitude conditions. It is this low-content oxygen that you breathe in that stimulates your body to start making its own EPO (erythropoetin), the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production.
This is one of the major benefits of altitude training.

AltoLab Breathing Kit with Pouch:

For hygienic reasons we recommend that the mouthpiece and air tube
not be shared between individuals. It is best if each person has their
own, personal breathing kit which includes a mouthpiece, swivel
connector, compressible air tube, 2 bacterial particle filters, 2 thin
foam inserts, a nose clip and a breathing mask in a zippered pouch.
All parts have been manufactured to medical grade specifications and include a 1 year warranty.

AltoLab Breathing Kit includes: 2 bacterial filters, expandable swivel breathing tube, connectors, mouthpiece & nose clip, canvas pouch and 2 thin foam inserts.

AltoLab AltoMixer Triple Stack:

Each AltoMixer is equal to about 5000 ft. in altitude. Breathing through one is equal to about 5000 ft. and won't usually cause a drop in % blood oxygen. Breathing through 2 mixers is equal to 10,000 ft. that causes a drop to about 90-92% blood oxygen. With 3 mixers the % blood oxygen blood will drop to between 84-90%, and with 4 it will go down to 75-84%. It's as simple as that. You can add or remove AltoMixers as you need. Because some very well-trained, Olympic caliber athletes are so efficient at oxygen absorption and retention, they find that they need to use up to 8 AltoMixers before they see their blood oxygen drop. If YOU fall into this category you have developed extremely efficient oxygen retention mechanisms.

AltoLab Blood and Heart Rate Monitor:

A blood oxygen monitor is absolutely necessary when using the AltoLab altitude simulator. It is needed to monitor your blood oxygen levels as you go to altitude. These devices also measure your heart rate. You simply clip it over your finger, press the on button and wait about 10 seconds before it starts reading your % blood O2 and heart rate in beats per minute (BPM).

This blood oxygen monitor is designed to monitor blood oxygen levels and heart rate as you undergo your AltoLab session. It acts as a biofeedback device that teaches you how your breathing style (frequent, shallow breaths vs. deep, long breaths) affects your blood oxygen. It determines whether you are staying sea level (100-95% O2) or going hypoxic (from 92% and below). The AltoLab unit is particularly well suited for this. It weighs less than 2 oz. and uses 2 AAA batteries last for about 30 hrs. of use and includes a 2 yr. warranty.

The AltoLab blood oxygen and heart rate monitor is packed in a sturdy, water proof case and comes with a small leather carry pouch when you take on work outs.