More energy, better recovery
The training works on the power plants of your cells. Many clients report more energy in everyday life and faster recovery.
Altitude training. Lying down.
Intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training in Baden-Baden with the Mitovit system: about 40 minutes of relaxed breathing while your body trains as if it were in the mountains.
Mountain air, then recovery.
Through a mask you breathe low-oxygen air (9 to 18% O₂) and oxygen-rich air (up to 30% O₂) in turns. This creates altitude stimuli from 1,200 to 6,750 metres without taking a single step.
Training for your mitochondria.
Short, controlled oxygen stimuli prompt your cells to break down weakened mitochondria and build new ones. The science behind this was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2019.
Personal. At your own pace.
The device continuously adjusts the oxygen to your blood saturation. I look after you personally, from the first measurement to the last session.
How a session works.
No exercise, no sweating. You lie down, breathe, and your body does the work.
Getting to know you and the hypoxia test
We talk about your goals and your health. In the first session the device automatically measures how your body responds to less oxygen.
Lie back and relax
You lie comfortably on the lounger and breathe through your own personal mask. Two pulse oximeters continuously measure your oxygen saturation and pulse.
Altitude and recovery, alternating
About 5 minutes of low-oxygen mountain air, then about 3 minutes of recovery with oxygen-rich air. This repeats for about 40 minutes. Many people read, listen to music or doze off.
Your report after the course
The device records every session. After your course you receive a report on each session with saturation, pulse and progress, and we go through it together.
Straight back to your day
After the session you get up and carry on with your day. For a noticeable effect I recommend 10 to 15 sessions, two to three per week.
What happens in your blood.
Your blood carries oxygen. During the session we lower it under control and bring it back again.
Blood saturation98%
Oxygen in the air21%normal air
Oxygen in your blood
Oxygen saturation shows how much oxygen your blood is carrying right now. At rest it is usually 96 to 99%.
Your target value
Before training we decide together how far your saturation may drop. That is your target saturation, here 85% as an example.
Mountain air
Through the mask you breathe air with less oxygen, like high up in the mountains. Your saturation drops slowly and under control.
Staying on target
Two sensors measure continuously. The device adjusts the air so that you stay at the target and do not fall below it. This stimulus is the actual training.
Recovery
Then comes oxygen-rich air. Within a short time your blood is fully saturated again. This cycle repeats about five times.
Lower means stronger
The lower the target, the stronger the altitude stimulus. Beginners start more gently, experienced users go lower. We set your value together.
How IHHT works.
A look inside your cells, in three steps. From the oxygen in the air you breathe to the power plants of your cells.
The stimulus.
In the altitude phase the oxygen in your blood drops in a controlled way. The cells detect this through the protein HIF, the oxygen sensor whose discovery won the Nobel Prize in 2019.
The adaptation.
The body responds with adaptations: weak mitochondria are broken down and new ones are built. Blood formation and vessels are stimulated too, much like during a stay in the mountains.
The recovery.
In the recovery phase you get oxygen-rich air until you are fully saturated again. The alternation trains your adaptability and your nervous system calms down.
What IHHT can improve.
The most important possible effects at a glance. In detail, with studies and the state of research, on the effects page.
Reduce stress
The recovery phases promote the activity of the vagus nerve, measurable via heart rate variability.
Metabolism
IHHT can support fat metabolism, as a complement to diet and exercise.
Ageing well
Efficient mitochondria are considered key to vitality in later life. The training is gentle and requires no physical effort.
For athletes
Altitude stimuli without an altitude camp: to prepare for competitions and to recover faster between hard sessions.
IHHT is a wellness and training service and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Effects vary from person to person.
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2019.
William G. Kaelin, Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza received the Nobel Prize for discovering how cells sense oxygen levels and adapt to them.
- What they showed
- When oxygen drops, cells use the protein HIF to switch on specific genes, for example for blood formation and new blood vessels.
- What this means for IHHT
- Short, measured oxygen stimuli use exactly this adaptation mechanism. Semenza also described how hypoxia influences the remodelling of mitochondria.
Your session, safely supervised.
For your treatment I use the Mitovit system. Developed in Germany and also used in elite sport.
Always in view.
Your saturation is measured by two sensors. You see your values live, and so do I.
Tailored entirely to you.
The oxygen is continuously adjusted to your body, smoothly between 9 and 30%.
Your session, safely supervised.
For your treatment I use the Mitovit system. Developed in Germany and also used in elite sport, for example at Real Madrid Universidad and the German Athletics Association.
- Safe.Your saturation is monitored by two sensors, throughout the whole session.
- Personal.Oxygen between 9 and 30%, matched to your body.
- Transparent.You see live how your body responds.
1,200 to 6,750 metres. Try it.
Move the slider to the right to climb higher. On the left you see how much oxygen is left in the air you breathe, on the right the matching altitude.
Oxygen in the air
13.0 %
Normal air: 20.9%Equivalent to an altitude of
3,800 m
Baden-Baden: about 180 mHigher than Zugspitze (2,962 m)Next summit: Matterhorn, 4,478 m
- Training guided by your body
- The oxygen goes down to your target saturation and stays there, and during recovery you get 30% only until you are fully saturated again.Adaptive control, the only method I work with
- Double safety
- Your oxygen saturation is measured by two sensors. If a value deviates, the device responds immediately.And I'm with you for the whole session
- See how you relax
- During the session your heart rate variability shows how well your nervous system settles down.I explain every value to you
- Pleasant air to breathe
- The air is prepared and humidified inside the device itself, quietly and without gas cylinders.Built-in oxygen concentrator
- A gentle start
- In the first session an automatic hypoxia test determines your personal threshold.Getting used to altitude at your own pace
About me
“Elite sport taught me how much recovery matters.”
I'm Michael Kolganov. As a kayaker I competed at three Olympic Games, won bronze in Sydney 2000 and am a two-time world champion. Today I work as a coach. Training, recovery and the right dose of load have been part of my whole life. That is exactly the experience I bring to every IHHT session.
- Olympic
Games - Bronze
Sydney 2000 - World
champion
Prices.
A session takes about 40 minutes. Start with a trial session and decide afterwards, without any pressure.
Trial session
49 €
Getting to know each other and your first session. If you then book a 10- or 15-session course straight away, the full 49 € is credited.
- 10-session course
- 500 € left to pay
- 15-session intensive course
- 690 € left to pay
Single session
69 €
One session without a package, for example in between.
Courses
5-session pack
309 €
61,80 € per session
The introduction: five sessions to get to know IHHT.
- Recommended
10-session course
549 €
54,90 € per session
The recommended way into a complete IHHT course.
- Report on all sessions
- Premium
15-session intensive course
739 €
49,27 € per session
The intensive course with the lowest price per session.
- Report on all sessions
- 1 trial session to give away
Friends & Family applies when several people book a package of 5 or more sessions at the same time. Prices rounded, cannot be combined with other offers.
After the course
Keep training regularly at a fixed monthly price. Only after a 10- or 15-session course.
Light plan
99 € / month
2 sessions a month, 49,50 € per session
Pro plan
189 € / month
4 sessions a month, 47,25 € per session
All prices include VAT. Packages are personal and valid for one person.
Book a session.
Choose a package, day and time. You'll receive a personal confirmation from me by email or phone.
- Request in 1 minuteYou see available times right away.
- About 40 minutesper session, a little longer the first time.
- Sophienstraße 2276530 Baden-Baden, at Beauty Balance
Good to know.
Please bring
- Comfortable clothes you can lie down in
- Something to read or music, if you like
- Information on pre-existing conditions and medication for the first consultation
- Tip: have only a light meal beforehand
Not suitable in case of
- acute viral or bacterial infections
- acute headaches
- oxygen intolerance
- pregnancy
- severe heart failure
- active cancer
If you have pre-existing conditions or are unsure, please check with your doctor before training.
Frequently asked questions.
What does IHHT feel like?
Most people find it very relaxing. During the altitude phases you breathe a little deeper, and some feel a slight tingling. The intensity is controlled so that it stays comfortable for you.
How many sessions do I need?
10 to 15 sessions are recommended, with two to three appointments per week. After that you can keep training with a monthly plan, with two or four sessions per month.
Can I try IHHT first?
Yes, with a trial session for 49 €. If you then book a 10- or 15-session course straight away, the full 49 € is credited.
How long does an appointment take?
The session itself takes about 40 minutes. For your first appointment, allow a little extra time for the consultation and the hypoxia test.
Is the training safe?
The device monitors your oxygen saturation and pulse continuously with two sensors and adjusts the air automatically. I'm there for you during the session.
Do I need to be fit?
No. You lie down for the entire session. IHHT is also well suited to people who can't or don't want to move much.
What does adaptive hypoxia and hyperoxia mean?
Beforehand we agree on the blood oxygen saturation you will train down to. The device lowers the oxygen in the air you breathe until this value is reached and then adjusts automatically so you stay exactly there. During recovery you get oxygen-rich air, but only until you are fully saturated again.
Do I get a report on my sessions?
Yes. The device records every session. After your 10- or 15-session course you receive a report on each session and we go through it together.
Can I reschedule an appointment?
Yes. Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance by email to info@bb-balance.com.