It’s simple and does not involve time in a special tent - you just visit the TRIFIT Multisport Simulation Center, sit down, relax and breathe.   The io system is a passive altitude simulation program with proven results of rapidly strengthening the body, keeping it fit and well, and offering relief from various conditions.

The io program uses a sophisticated altitude simulator that forces the body to react as if at altitude.  It has a unique and responsive system that automatically delivers, alternately, high altitude (hypoxic) and sea level (normal) air via a mask, inducing beneficial stress in your body.   It causes your body to react to differing oxygen levels by producing a higher proportion of red blood cells. The more red blood cells you have, the more efficient your body becomes at transporting and using oxygen. (link to io FAQ’s)

Altitude simulation benefits include:

• Increased energy levels
• Improve sleep and assistance with sleep disorders
• Reduce fatigue
• Increase mental ability
• Reduce stress levels
• Boost immune system
• Improve lung function
• Improve mild to moderate asthma (research link)
• Reduce blood pressure and moderate hypertension
• Improve metabolism, assistance with weight loss
• Enhance recovery between training sessions
• Improve stamina, endurance and speed (research link)
• Maintenance of fitness during injury periods
• Greater breathing control
• Pre-acclimatisation to altitude and reduced risk of altitude sickness.

Click here for io-usa “Research Links.”

Depending on your needs the FULL, typical io program takes approximately 50 hours over one year:

• one hour a day for 15 days over 3 weeks, followed by boosters of:
• one hour a day for a 5 days every 6-8 weeks (7 booster sessions total).