OT Workout Buffs, thinking about buying a training mask...

Are you trying to look like a colossal douchebag that will throw money at the newest fad? If so, then buy one. Make sure you store it in your yeti cooler that has the salt life sticker on it.

You just set off my Lunk alarm

WTF is that supposed to do anyway

How in shape are you currently? Are you in good enough shape that the only thing that can help you progress is looking like an absolute idiot?

BJJ world champion Hillary Williams, who also happens to be a medical doctor, drops some knowledge on why it doesn't work LINK

The Arkansas basketball team actually wears those during workouts.

If you are talking about the masks that deprive you of O2 then using it while exercising is worthless and dangerous. If you want the added benefit that living at high altitudes give you then you need to reverse that idea and wear the mask 24/7 and only take it off when you exercise, not the other way around.


I doubt you'd want to do that though unless you love looking like Bane all the time

I know that Richard Sherman is an advocate of wearing one. ALthough I'm sure he's paid to say so.

But, I've read that most of the less expensive masks do NOT simulate high altitudes. Rather it just restricts breathing.

I have one and love it. Has really helped me get better conditioned but i also have a garage gym and dont wear it to the gym to look like a giant tool.

It doesnt affect red blood cell count like training at altitude does but it does train your lungs, diaphragm and it does make you better at breathing while running.