Cellgym
(IHHT – Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training)
Train your cells. Transform your health.
Whether you’re preparing for altitude – a trek, an expedition or competing at elevation – or want more energy, better sleep and faster recovery, Cellgym IHHT works at the cellular level to get you there. The same oxygen adaptation elite athletes seek through altitude training, delivered in a comfortable 50 minute session.
What Is Cellgym IHHT?
Developed from decades of altitude and oxygen-adaptation research, Cellgym IHHT is used in sports, wellness and research settings worldwide. The underlying science of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen was recognised by the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
At Vital 360, we are home to the only Cellgym system in Australia.
Australia’s ONLY cellgym
Exclusive access to the most advanced cellular altitude training system in the country.
State-of-the-art training method
50+ years of clinical research – refined over decades of altitude and oxygen-adaptation research.
Real-Time Monitoring Every Session
Your oxygen saturation and heart rate tracked live throughout every session – safety and precision built in.
Tailored to your needs
Customized programs designed around your unique health goals, fitness level and hypoxic sensitivity.
How Cellgym Works.
During your session you'll breathe through a mask alternating between lower oxygen (hypoxic) and higher oxygen (hyperoxic) phases. The low oxygen prompts your body's natural repair response, encouraging it to refresh mitochondria - the tiny power stations inside your cells. The higher oxygen phase supports recovery and helps the process along. No physical effort required - you simply relax and breathe.
What clients use Cellgym for:
- More energy through the day
- Better sleep and recovery
- Mental clarity and focus
- Supporting fitness, stamina and VO₂ performance
- Resilience to everyday stress and fatigue
- Altitude preparation for treks, expeditions and events
- Supporting healthy ageing and long-term vitality
Individual experiences vary. Cellgym is a wellness and training service, not a medical treatment and isn't a substitute for medical advice.
The 20 session protocol & what to expect
Like all forms of training one session will produce results. But for real, lasting change your body needs repeated cycles of stress and adaptation. We recommend 3 sessions per week to complete your protocol in 6-7 weeks.
Sessions 1-5 - Foundation
Your body is being introduced to the stimulus gradually. Repair and regeneration processes activate. Most clients notices subtle shifts in energy, improved sleep and mental clarity after sessions.
Sessions 6-10 - Adaptation
This is where measurable change begins. Sleep quality may improve, red blood cell production increases and mitochondrial repair accelerates. Most clients report their biggest early wins in this phase.
Sessions 11-15 - Transformation
Cardiovascular and immune functions are supported. Clients often notice changes extending into everyday energy and stress resilience.
Sessions 16-20 - Consolidation
The protocol delivers its full impact. Your mitochondrial population has been substantially renewed and all adaptive systems are operating with greater efficiency. Critically, research shows these results can remain stable for 3-6 months.
Individual experiences vary. The above represents typical progression based on Cellgym clinical research.
Prices.
Flexible packages designed to fit your goals and budget.
Single session
$65
5 pack (save $65)
$260
10 pack (save $200)
$450
20-Session Protocol (save $450) $850
(Book initial session then we’ll set up your protocol in store after a full consultation)
FAQ’s.
Whatever you find comfortable and relaxed. You’ll be reclining for up to 50 minutes so loose, casual clothing works best. No preparation required.
Most people find it deeply relaxing — many describe it as meditative, and some fall asleep. You’ll breathe through a lightweight mask while reclining in a chair. The breathing feels natural throughout. After sessions most clients feel calm and clear-headed, with some noticing improved energy within a few hours.
Nothing specific. Come hydrated, avoid a heavy meal immediately beforehand, and wear comfortable clothing. Your first session includes a short hypoxic tolerance assessment which establishes your personal baseline and ensures your protocol is calibrated correctly from the start.
A single intro session gives you a real experience of the therapy and immediate effects. For meaningful, lasting change the research consistently points to 15–20 sessions — this is when your body genuinely rebuilds at a cellular level. We recommend 3 sessions per week to complete the full protocol in 6–7 weeks. After that, one session per week maintains and builds your results.
Yes. Your oxygen saturation, pulse and heart rate are monitored continuously throughout every session. The hypoxic phases are controlled and individually calibrated to your response. CellGym has been used in clinical and research settings for over 50 years with an excellent safety record. All new clients complete a health questionnaire and are assessed before beginning.
They work through opposite mechanisms and are complementary. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen in your system at higher pressure. CellGym first reduces oxygen briefly to trigger your body’s repair response, then floods it with higher oxygen to accelerate recovery. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is particularly effective for tissue repair and healing. CellGym targets mitochondrial regeneration, cardiovascular adaptation and cellular energy production. Many Vital360 clients use both.
Absolutely — CellGym combines particularly well with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and PEMF therapy. We can advise on the best sequencing based on your health goals and current protocol stage.
Yes — this is one of the most well-established applications of IHHT. The controlled hypoxic stimulus triggers the same cellular adaptations your body would develop spending weeks at altitude — increased red blood cell production, improved oxygen utilisation and better cardiovascular efficiency. Many clients use a CellGym protocol specifically to prepare for treks, expeditions or competition at elevation.
CellGym suits a wide range of people — from those wanting to support energy, sleep and recovery through to competitive athletes seeking a performance and recovery edge, and those preparing for high-altitude travel or expeditions. All new clients complete a thorough health questionnaire before their first session.