HIITO2 Training Protocol

Introduction

The High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) O2 protocol is a performance-focused protocol designed for maximal aerobic capacity improvement. Intensity is key to this protocol; a user will reach and sustain RPE 10 while on -O2.

This protocol can give the same aerobic benefits as performing a sixty-minute moderate-intensity workout, while increasing maximal power output, in only 4 minutes.

This protocol is designed for:

Aggressive training for athletes
Improve sprint/burst performance
Improve endurance
Promote Human Growth Hormone release
Anti-Aging

Equipment

View LiveO2 Extreme Product

LiveO2 – Extreme is the recommended platform. It supports adjustable hypoxia down to about 10% oxygen.

Training

You will begin with a 5 or less min warm up on (+O2)
During the hypoxic challenges, you will perform a full sprint meaning go as hard as can for 10 seconds.
Flip the AC switch to -O2 and sprint for 10 seconds.
When the sprint is complete flip the switch back to +O2, stop sprinting, and recover for 30 seconds.
Repeat steps 3-4 seven more times.
After the final sprint is complete, begin cooling down for 3 min on +O2.
Perform post session breath work.

Level 1

Flip the selector switch to +O2 and warm-up for up to 5 minutes.
Flip the selector switch to -O2 and sprint at RPE 10 for 10 seconds.
Flip the selector switch to +O2 and rest for 30 seconds.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 seven more times.
Cool down for 5 minutes on +O2.

Level 2

Flip the selector switch to +O2 and warm-up for up to 5 minutes.
Flip the selector switch to -O2 and sprint at RPE 10 for 20 seconds.
Flip the selector switch to +O2 and rest for 20 seconds.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 seven more times.
Cool down for 5 minutes on +O2.

Level 3

Flip the selector switch to +O2 and warm-up for up to 5 minutes.
Flip the selector switch to -O2 and sprint at RPE 10 for 30 seconds.
Flip the selector switch to +O2 and rest for 10 seconds.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 seven more times.
Cool down for 5 minutes on +O2.

VO2 Max Test Results

VO2 Max Study with High Intensity Interval Training using LiveO2.

VO2 Max Test Results with HIIT protocol

HIIT O2