Category: Altitude Services

Altitude Services

altitude services sean buckleyAltitude Services is a specialist technology company focused on providing the latest information on simulated altitude training and equipment.

Their specialist team of exercise scientists, veterinary specialists, dietitians, engineers and conditioning specialists work directly with their clients to ensure your specific equipment requirements and training needs are tailored to your unique circumstances.

They offer a range of turn-key solutions , making it easy to install and operate.

Altitude Services is led by Ultra Tune Manager Rod Cedaro, who is avid athlete himself, having competed internationally as an elite runner (Brisbane Marathon Course Record holder), duathlete (run/bike/run – 5th at the 1991 World Championships) and triathlete (1990 Australian Ironman Triathlon Champion and top 20 finisher at the famed Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon).

Rod Cedaro holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and has consulted to various sporting organisations throughout the world including the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian and International Olympic Committees, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Singapore Sports Council and the International Triathlon Union.

At Sydney’s Royal Randwick, Altitude Services created the twin altitude stalls at John Thompson’s racing stables. They are air-conditioned and air-filtered, providing cutting edge of performance technology in the horse racing industry.

“We saw the impressive work that Altitude Services had completed at other racing facilities here in Australia. We read the supportive scientific information on the system and decided to invest in the technology. A legal 1-3% performance improvement at our level of racing is a huge advantage” commented John.

“John’s facility posed a unique challenge for our building team” commented Altitude Services general manager, Rod Cedaro. “In previous situations we’ve either built new systems from scratch, or been forced to retrofit poorly constructed, but purpose built, altitude stables. John’s circumstances were different. Here we were faced with existing stables that needed to be converted right beside normal horse boxes. We had to ensure that the area was effectively sound-proofed whilst modifying the existing stables in the context of the overall existing training facility. I think we’re all pretty happy with what has been achieved, on time and on budget. We can all now look forward to an exciting and successful Autumn Racing Carnival.”

Find out more at www.altitudeservices.com.au 

Sean Buckley: Inteview with Peter Maniatis

Sean Buckley from Ultra Tune is interviewed by boxing promoter Peter Maniatis to discuss the recent success of Randy ‘Ultratune’ Petalcorin in this Channel 31 special. In this episode Peter asks Sean about his experiences in boxing and how Randy has made an impact in such a short time, not only in Asia but across the world.

Sean Buckley said he is ‘so thrilled that he won the world title’ and Randy is ‘very dedicated’ to training and gaining success, having struggled through adversity in the Philippines.

Peter also interviews Rod Cedaro, General Manager at Altitude Services, who are currently working with training Randy Petalcorin. Altitude Services are moving into different areas of training, whilst still training horses at altitude they are diversifying and implementing equipment for elite athletes. This includes a huge 3500m swimming pool cover in Queensland, in order to allow athletes in Australia the opportunity to train at altitude without flying overseas to a high altitude area such as Colorado. Find out more in the video below!

Peter and Sean discuss the elements of what makes someone a success and what their motivators are. Sean Buckley emphasizes how important it is to have passion and drive to be successful. He also discusses Spring Carnival and his thoughts on who to follow in 2014.  Watch the video to find out who he is watching this season!Â