Ever since the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, top sports people have been using altitude training to increase their performance. Specialists in sports science nowadays favour a further development in the area of altitude training, using "live high – train low" strategies.

Competence centre for running and walking in Innsbruck-Igls. Since the beginning of this year locals and guests can make use of 10 signposted trails in Innsbruck and Igls/Lans that are especially designated for running.