IHHT – intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training, often marketed as “cell training” or “simulated altitude training” – has spread in Zurich from physiotherapy studios to longevity clinics. You lie or sit with a breathing mask and alternately breathe oxygen-poor air (as at 3,000 to 6,000 metres) and oxygen-rich air; a pulse oximeter controls the intervals. The aim is adaptation of the mitochondria and oxygen transport. Our comparison shows where IHHT is physician-supervised, where it can be combined with exercise on an ergometer or treadmill, and how single sessions, series and subscriptions differ in price.
By location: IHHT / altitude training in Rotkreuz ZG · IHHT / altitude training in Rüti ZH · IHHT / altitude training in Zollikon
Longevity day clinic near the main station: 360° blood test, DNA and mitochondrial analysis, VO2max, DEXA as well as HBOT, IHHT, red light and cryo chamber.
Cryo chamber at −110 °C, HBOT hyperbaric chamber, IHHT, cold-plasma bed, H₂ inhalation and physician-supervised infusions under one roof in Zurich-West.
IHHT cell training – also with exercise on ergometer or treadmill – in Unterstrass, evenings until 9 pm and Saturdays; metabolic and body analysis on site.
International private practice in Seefeld (FMH internal medicine): check-up and lab analyses, infusion centre (NAD, vitamin C, glutathione, chelation), IHHT and micronutrient diagnostics.
Physician-led longevity centre in a villa on Lake Zurich: HBOT, cryo chamber, IHHT, infusions, infrared and BioAge diagnostics.
IHHT cell training (CELLGYM method) in Oerlikon: first session CHF 165, single session CHF 119.90, 10-session pass CHF 1,089.
Whole-body cryo chamber with 3-stage system down to −110 °C and IHHT cell training in the Zurich Oberland – Tuesday to Saturday, bookable online.
Longevity studio with showroom in Rotkreuz ZG: red light therapy (633/660/850 nm, CHF 55) and IHHT cell training (CellPower).
Lowest list price per provider for this technology (single session or entry offer, per provider website). Single sessions in Zurich usually cost CHF 90 to 165; in series of 10 or more the price drops to around CHF 55 to 110 per session.
| Provider | Location | from | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | Zürich | CHF 98.– | Single · Package · Subscription |
| the health studio. – WOO CellPower Zürich | Zürich | CHF 119.90 | Single · Package |
| WOO® Longevity Studio Rotkreuz | Rotkreuz ZG | CHF 119.90 | Single · Package |
| IHHT Therapiezentrum Zürich (EMS Fitness Zürich) | Zürich | CHF 1'125.– | Single · Subscription |
| Provider | Physician-supervised | With exercise |
|---|---|---|
| AYUN Health & Longevity Clinic | Yes | No |
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | n/a | No |
| IHHT Therapiezentrum Zürich (EMS Fitness Zürich) | n/a | Yes |
| Privatpraxis Dr. Ahlers & Infusionszentrum | Yes | No |
| Swiss Center for Health & Longevity | Yes | No |
| the health studio. – WOO CellPower Zürich | No | No |
| Vitalfabrik Rüti | No | n/a |
| WOO® Longevity Studio Rotkreuz | No | No |
“n/a” = not publicly stated by the provider. Providers can complete their data.
During IHHT you breathe through a mask, alternating roughly three to seven minutes of hypoxic air (9–14% oxygen instead of 21%) with normoxic or hyperoxic air. A finger sensor monitors oxygen saturation and heart rate; the device adjusts the intervals individually.
The stimulus resembles a stay at altitude: the body activates the transcription factor HIF-1α, which among other things influences the formation of new mitochondria and blood vessels and the release of erythropoietin. Providers promise more energy, better regeneration and stress resilience.
Clinical data exist for heart failure, COPD, metabolic syndrome and cognitive parameters in older people – mostly small studies with positive signals. A series typically comprises 10 to 20 sessions of 40 to 60 minutes.
Single sessions in Zurich are usually between CHF 90 and 165, first sessions with consultation sometimes more. In 10- or 15-session series you typically pay CHF 55 to 110 per session.
You lie or sit relaxed, wear a breathing mask and a finger sensor. Over 40 to 60 minutes, phases of oxygen-poor and oxygen-rich air alternate; the device adapts the intervals to your saturation. Many users read or doze.
IHHT simulates short stays at altitude alternating with “valley phases” – without you having to move. Classic altitude training combines staying or training at altitude. Some Zurich studios also offer IHHT with exercise on the ergometer.
Most providers recommend series of 10 to 20 sessions, one to three times a week, followed by maintenance sessions at longer intervals.
With acute infections, uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe heart, lung or coagulation disorders and during pregnancy, IHHT should only be done after consulting a physician.