Research on the adaptation speed and mechanisms of the human body to different oxygen environments has revealed new pathways for controlling the aging process, preventing chronic diseases, and promoting health through different stress responses to oxygen according to low and high oxygen environments and exercise. Short-term exposure to low oxygen environments, combined with scientific exercise, may be beneficial for human health and chronic disease management, while high-oxygen environments can also improve human health and lifespan. The research results manifest in improvements in respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic and energy systems, as well as in telomere lengthening. 

To reveal the trends and cutting-edge issues in hypoxia, hyperoxia and exercise, and to further understand the value of relevant studies and applications, more research is needed to review individuals’ oxygen sensitivity under changing oxygen concentrations and to ensure better utilization of hypoxia and hyperoxia treatment for promoting chronic disease prevention and human health. 

Chairs

Yuan Dongya

Professor, Xizang Minzu University

Wu Hao

Professor, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports 

Invited speakers & reports

Ye Chaoqun

Professor, PLA Air Force General Hospital

Report: The impact of hypoxic environment on physiological and cognitive functions of special professionals

Lu Yingli

Research fellow, China Institute of Sport Science

Report: Hypoxic training, fat loss and weight control 

Ma Fuhai

Research fellow, Qinghai Institute of Sports Science

Report: Research on physical training in high-altitude and cold mountainous areas 

Geng Jing

Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Report: Mechanisms of infection and inflammation: Mst1/2 and beyond 

Zhang Ying

Professor, Beijing Sport University

Report: Effects of six weeks of hypoxic exposure on hepatic fatty acid metabolism in ApoE knockout mice fed with a high-fat diet 

Bian Ba

Professor, School of Medicine at Tibet University

Report: A follow-up survey on physiological indicators related to high-altitude acclimatization among plains people 

Wu Hao

Professor, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

Report: Research advances on the effects of different oxygen environments with high and low oxygen levels and exercise interventions on changes in human metabolism and respiratory function