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One of the most well-established ways for improving athletic performance, specifically with respect to endurance sports, is through altitude training. Systematic review is synthesized to provide findings from multiple studies that examine the impact of different altitude training models including 'live high, train low' (LHTL) and 'live high, train high' (LHTH) in endurance athletes. However, within and between studies, the outcomes were highly variable and were influenced by both individual variability and genetics, and there was a high degree of consistency across studies in terms of key physiological changes such as improved oxygen transport and ventilatory acclimatization. Most research confirms that altitude training improves endurance performance, but the exact time of exposure and duration, as well as athlete specific responses, are key factors in maximizing its benefit. Altitude training protocols still need further research to refine them and maximize performance outcome in a wide range of endurance sports.