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Gym - increase or decrease testosterone levels?

UnatcoAgent

UnatcoAgent

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My buddy and I were arguing over if you go to the gym, after your work out your testosterone is effectively used up or decreased, or if the level of testosterone increases and does not decrease at all.

Thought you guys could clear it up.

Rob
 
So does anyone actually know? I would think that it decreases it for a few hours and then it increases and surpasses what it once was, over time.
 
Logic would say that it increases overall testosterone levels, since it's a big hormone when it comes to muscle mass.
 
I would also think that your brain would release more testosterone / generate more right after a workout, my buddy says it decreases like it's being used up to rebuild the muscles though.
 
Here you go!!!

Both the lack of physical activity and excessive physical activity (over training) will result in decreased levels of testosterone. Exercise effects testosterone directly by stimulating the pituitary gland and the testes and it probably also raises levels by slowing down the normal breakdown of testosterone.

The duration, intensity and frequency of exercise will determine the circulating levels of testosterone. Testosterone levels increase most with short intense bursts, while it decreases with prolonged activity especially that of frequent endurance training. During endurance training, testosterone is needed to maintain muscle but frequent extended training doesn?t allow for repair and recovery of testosterone and tissue damage occurs.

Studies show that testosterone levels will elevate with exercise for about 45 to 60 minutes. After this time period, cortisol levels begin to increase and testosterone levels will decline. This decrease has been detected for up to 6 days.

Because you require testosterone for repair and growth, do not train for more than 45 to 60 minutes at a single session. If you feel like you want to exercise or train more, split sessions are recommended. Also do not lift weights and perform aerobic training at the same time. It is also a good idea to vary your workouts and cycle them throughout the year.

Construction workers provide a real life example of these concepts. It has been observed for many years that men who lift moderate loads all day are frequently listless and tired as well as not as strong and muscular as their co-workers who perform less frequent but more intense activity.




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Studies show that working out increases testosterone production, even for women. That is why that people that work out tend to have more active sex lives.

When you're working your muscles, you don't "use up" testosterone. You use up glycogen and oxygen. During the recovery process, you use up amino acids.

 
Originally posted by: J0hnny
Here you go!!!

Both the lack of physical activity and excessive physical activity (over training) will result in decreased levels of testosterone. Exercise effects testosterone directly by stimulating the pituitary gland and the testes and it probably also raises levels by slowing down the normal breakdown of testosterone.

The duration, intensity and frequency of exercise will determine the circulating levels of testosterone. Testosterone levels increase most with short intense bursts, while it decreases with prolonged activity especially that of frequent endurance training. During endurance training, testosterone is needed to maintain muscle but frequent extended training doesn?t allow for repair and recovery of testosterone and tissue damage occurs.

Studies show that testosterone levels will elevate with exercise for about 45 to 60 minutes. After this time period, cortisol levels begin to increase and testosterone levels will decline. This decrease has been detected for up to 6 days.

Because you require testosterone for repair and growth, do not train for more than 45 to 60 minutes at a single session. If you feel like you want to exercise or train more, split sessions are recommended. Also do not lift weights and perform aerobic training at the same time. It is also a good idea to vary your workouts and cycle them throughout the year.

Construction workers provide a real life example of these concepts. It has been observed for many years that men who lift moderate loads all day are frequently listless and tired as well as not as strong and muscular as their co-workers who perform less frequent but more intense activity.




Link
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So basically don't work out for more than an hour or burn out otherwise your testosterone just drops. K got it.

Thanks for clearing it up!
 
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