Hypoxic Training

Our facilities offer 15 hypoxic hotel rooms and an additional alpine training room. This training room offers a variety of cardio equipment (Woodway treadmill mat, Gymstick Pro ski ergometer, Wattbike bicycle ergometer and spinning bike), as well as equipment to support training (massage table, scale, and oxygen saturation meter), a washing machine and a dryer.

Extended exposure to hypoxia can improve aerobic fitness by increasing hemoglobin mass. On the other hand, altitude training also causes more stress on the body, which can be accompanied by risks and adverse effects. Thus, it is not advisable to use hypoxic exposure to get into shape, the fitness status should already be solid before the hypoxia exposure. During hypoxia it is not advisable to aim for weight loss either. Moreover, training must be modified and possibly lightened.

Before coming to altitude, we recommend athletes to plan the altitude training camp together with experts. We also recommend running a blood test to determine ferritin level and the need for iron supplementation.

During the high-altitude camp, we recommend balancing the increased load by sleeping more, increasing carbohydrate intake, and drinking more fluids. During the first days of the camp, you should also train lighter than normal. In addition, we also recommend to closely follow training load, life stress and rest, as well as blood oxygen saturation to know how well the body is adapting to hypoxic conditions. We also recommend daily weighing and monitoring the color of urine to try avoiding the risk of energy deficit and dehydration. As a supplement, in addition to iron, consider antioxidants and immune system supplements due to the higher oxidative stress caused by hypoxic conditions.

If you want to get more information about our hypoxic facilities or need advice about appropriate hypoxic dosing, call our hypoxic experts (+358 447755225) or send a message to [email protected]. For reservations, please contact our sales representative Jaakko Erkinheimo (+358 447755215, [email protected]).

This quick guide will help you get the most out of your hypoxia camp at Pajulahti.

Room conditions

• Most important information is, that only bedroom is set to hypoxic conditions. The bathroom and entrance area remain at sea level. Therefore, please keep the terrace and entrance area doors closed whenever possible.
• The altitude reading on your room’s sensor display may differ by up to 200 meters from the target altitude, which is normal. There is no need for concern. If the reading deviates by more than 200 meters and you can’t find a reason (e.g., an open window), please contact the Alppistaff.
• Alppistaff monitors your room conditions daily via a remote oxygen sensor and will adjust the altitude if necessary.

Training room

• Location: Puistopaju C, Room 9C105. The altitude is permanently set to 1800 meters unless otherwise requested.
• Equipment available:
  • Woodway treadmill
  • Gymstick Pro ski ergometer
  • Wattbike ergometer and spinning bike
  • Scale for monitoring body weight changes
  • Pulse oximeter for monitoring blood oxygen saturation
  • Massage table and exercise mat
  • Washing machine, dryer, and detergent powder
• Using the training room:
  • Access the room with your room key. Book the room in advance using the list on the vestibule door of the training room.
  • Only one customer is allowed in the room at a time.
  • Clean your hands before entering the room, and remember to wipe off sweat after your workout. Please open the back door for 1-2 minutes to ventilate the room after exercising.

Contact information

• For issues related to hypoxia room conditions: Alppistaff +358 447755225 (calls only)
• For other inquiries: Reception +358 447755313