Nov 3, 2025
Both IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxic Training) and HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) are advanced oxygen-based therapies that support recovery, performance, and overall wellbeing — but they work in very different ways.
IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxic Training)
IHHT involves breathing alternating air mixtures: one with lower oxygen (hypoxia) and one with higher oxygen (hyperoxia). This process gently stresses your cells, improving how your body uses oxygen at the mitochondrial level — the “powerhouses” of your cells.
It’s non-invasive, relaxing, and performed at normal air pressure, often while lying comfortably and breathing through a mask.
Main Benefits:
Improves cellular energy (mitochondrial function)
Enhances recovery and endurance
Supports cognitive function and stress resilience
Helps regulate metabolism and sleep
HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)
HBOT, on the other hand, involves sitting or lying inside a pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen. The high pressure allows oxygen to dissolve more deeply into blood plasma, supporting wound healing, inflammation reduction, and tissue repair. Note, too high oxygen have potential toxicity. See 'Oxygen Toxicity' for more info.
Main Benefits:
Aids post-injury and post-surgery healing
Supports chronic inflammation and tissue repair
Improves oxygen delivery to low-blood-flow areas
IHHT vs HBOT – Which Is Right for You?
Feature | IHHT | HBOT |
|---|---|---|
Oxygen Pressure | Normal air pressure | Increased pressure (chamber) |
Oxygen Level | Alternating low & high | 100% oxygen |
Focus | Cellular performance, mitochondria, recovery, long-term oxygen saturation | Healing, circulation, immediate oxygen saturation |
Session Style | Relaxed breathing session | Pressurized chamber |
Ideal For | Fatigue, stress, performance, longevity | Injury recovery, inflammation, chronic conditions |
At HEDON CLUB, IHHT is used to help people recover faster, boost energy, and improve long-term health — without needing a pressurized chamber.
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