Elgi Equipments, one of the world's leading air compressor manufacturers, has enabled AIRLAB Fitness, a Miami-based fitness studio, to offer strength, conditioning, and HITT classes at altitude, accelerating endurance gains and expediting the recovery process for every customer.
The simulated high-altitude training environment is powered by ELGi's EG37 Series screw air compressor within hypoxic air chambers from Australian-based Altitude Training Systems (ATS), a pioneer in altitude technology.
The compressed air solution addressed AIRLAB's needs by providing air composition, stability, and variability to replicate different altitudes and environments. ELGi's UPTiME promise and comprehensive, industry-leading warranty plans ensured reliability, peace of mind, and ease of maintenance, permitting AIRLAB to focus on what they do best.
Varun Jay Varadaraj, Co-CEO, AIRLAB Fitness, said, "ELGi stood out as the only company capable of providing us with an economical compressed air solution at this size and scale. The high-quality and energy-efficient compressed air system from ELGi translated to lower operating costs, a vital aspect for a start-up like ours. With their uptime guarantee, we are assured of continuous support."
Compressed air plays a pivotal role in drawing ambient air from the surroundings and delivering it to the hypoxic chamber, simulating a hypoxic atmosphere similar to that seen at higher altitudes with lower oxygen levels by nitrogenizing the air and lowering its oxygen concentration.
Pattons, an ELGi subsidiary in North America, supplied the compressor and accessories to compliment the hypoxic technology from ATS. ELGi's EG Series EG37-125 compressor was selected based on critical factors such as CFM, flow capabilities, and energy efficiency. The EG Series enabled AIRLAB Fitness to fill their altitude training studio efficiently and cost-effectively within the desired timeframe, delivering exceptional air composition stability and variability to replicate various altitudes and environments.
Industrial Air Centres, an ELGi distributor in Florida, provided invaluable assistance with setup and service, ensuring the installation was completed in just one day, allowing AIRLAB to get down to business in record time.
Ramesh Ponnuswami, Executive Director (OSEA), Elgi Equipments Limited, said, "ATS's innovative hypoxic training solution proved to be the ideal choice for AIRLAB Fitness, enabling the creation of high-altitude training conditions that are essential for their fitness programmes. ATS provided the technology and expertise required to set up an effective altitude training environment, setting the fitness studio on a trajectory towards new heights of excellence."
