High altitude = 1,500–3,500 metres (4,900–11,500 ft) Very high altitude = 3,500–5,500 metres (11,500–18,000 ft) Extreme altitude = above 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) After being home for 3 days, my body has gone through immediate acclimation and is be

Adjusting to high altitudes (around 5000 feet above sea level and up) is all about acclimatization, but it takes your body days (or even weeks) to fully get used to being at a higher elevation ...

This is a much bigger issue for endurance athletes than for someone doing purely anaerobic exercise, but taking the time to acclimate can benefit anyone heading up to the mountains by helping prevent altitude sickness, dehydration and injury. Follow these