Workout with mask: hematocrit

[HealthMan]

Did anyone experienced slightly higher hematocrit levels after starting to workout with masks?

 

[madman]

Did anyone experienced slightly higher hematocrit levels after starting to workout with masks?

I would be far more concerned with being hydrated.

Taking in enough fluids/electrolytes daily!

 

[lukas_az]

you need to triple your masks. will go down.

 

[HealthMan]

Depending on the masks it really restricts oxygen. Some studies done on some masks designed to do that show an increase in hematocrit.

 

[UCFguy01]

I'm in Florida so masks are not monitored all that much like other places. Not many people here wear them here to be honest(maybe 50%). But, I did think about the hematocrit issue it might cause in people working out with them on. It's basically like high altitude training which is done to raise red blood cells for stamina. We're gonna have some super athletes after this is all over!! lol

 

[Montrealer]

Did anyone experienced slightly higher hematocrit levels after starting to workout with masks?

workout with a mask! Classic! LOL!!!

 

[CKO]

I would be concerned about working out with a mask on. The potential for CO2 levels being too high and the corresponding stress on your heart, make it not worth it. BTW, when discussing altitude, the goal is to live at altitude and train at lower elevation.