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Sign upThis video explores how your lungs and body adapt to high altitudes, from immediate responses like faster breathing and increased heart rate to longer-term changes such as blood chemistry adjustments and red blood cell production. Understanding these adaptations reveals why mountaineers and athletes can perform better after acclimatising to higher elevations.
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