# Sport-Enhancing Capsules The CVAC Pod Improves Professional Athletes' Bodies By Meghan Young | Published 2011-09-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvac-pod References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/08/become-a-super-.php) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904787404576532854267519860.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop) It is quite obvious that athletes put their bodies through quite a lot, not only maintain their superb shape, but to also win all those metals, trophies, rings and more; and this is where the CVAC Pod comes in. This [egg-shaped pressurized oxygen chamber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-pod), which looks like some kind of futuristic, personal spaceship, helps to [rejuvenate an athletes body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-boost) to help them achieve even higher goals while preventing any damage that may result. Specifically, the CVAC Pod “simulates conditions in high altitudes and can help [improve circulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinia-dailychews-2x-formula), vision, reaction times, endurance and power, all while boosting red blood cell count,” just by spending 20 minutes in the CVAC Pod three times a week, according to the Wall Street Journal. Since only 20 exist, it wouldn’t be surprising if athletes started competing just to get into one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High Altitude Simulation:** Opportunity to develop new high altitude simulation technology for athletes. - **Personal Oxygen Chambers:** Opportunity to create new, more accessible personal oxygen chambers for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. - **Rejuvenation Technology:** Opportunity to develop technology that rejuvenates the body and improves performance for athletes and non-athletes alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Medicine:** Opportunity for sports medicine professionals to incorporate high altitude simulation and oxygen chamber technology into their practices. - **Fitness Equipment:** Opportunity for fitness equipment companies to create personal oxygen chambers for consumers to mimic high altitude conditions. - **Wellness and Recovery Centers:** Opportunity for wellness and recovery centers to offer rejuvenation technology, like the CVAC Pod, to their clients for improved performance and recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Body-Cooling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vasocooling-device.md) - [Cutting-Edge Oxygen Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy.md) - [Insulated Portable Ice Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-pod.md) - [AI-Powered Therapy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-multitherapy-rejuvenation-pod.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Digital Breath Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-breathing-trainer.md) - [Next-Generation Athlete Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-monitoring-system.md) - [Updated Respiratory Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiratory-training-system.md) - [Plant-Based Liquid Adaptogens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristian-blummenfelt.md)