ID: hksportsinstitute
Current Practice of Heat and Altitude Training at France’s National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP) – Risks or Opportunities
by Dr. Franck Brocherie
In this presentation, Dr. Franck Brocherie presented how environmental stressor-based training strategies are integrated into elite athlete preparation at INSEP. Supported by scientific evidence and applied experience, he highlighted the physiological benefits and potential risks associated with hypoxic and heat stressors, and addressed how individualised approaches—supported by athlete monitoring and adaptive protocols can optimise outcomes. He also discussed future perspectives, such as combining environmental stressors and leveraging innovation to enhance resilience and readiness in elite sport.