Physical activity improves body function and increases well-being
Bodybuilding is the type of exercise that helps those who want to get back into shape, that is, any guidance is accepted to achieve significant results. However, its benefits are still questioned, especially by beginners. A question then arises: does bodybuilding increase testosterone?
Bodybuilding increases testosterone
“Yes. Bodybuilding, if practiced with adequate volume and load with gradual progression, tends to increase the response and production of testosterone. This derives from various mechanisms such as the stimulus of mechanical training with increased endocrine response, increase in muscle mass and reduction of body fat. The opposite is also true: sedentary people have lower testosterone production than physically active individuals”, assures in an exclusive interview with Sport Life the doctor specialized in ultrasound Dr. Paula Peres.
In this sense, the doctor also stated that the type of exercise also influences this increase in testosterone, i.e. the larger and more numerous the muscle groups trained, in theory the greater the stimulus and adaptive response will be.
What is not defined are the effects of bodybuilding on the male body, which depend on an individual’s physical condition. However, Paula gave an answer to this question.
“(The effects of bodybuilding on the male body) This may vary based on age, type, frequency of training, nutritional intake, use of medications and adequate recovery. In general, the answer in terms of muscle strength is faster than hypertrophy. From A to four weeks in the first and from 6 to 12 weeks in the second,” the doctor said.
More guidelines for the relationship between bodybuilding and testosterone
Are only those who train lucky? No pain no gain? Take it easy! Just like everything in life, excess is harmful and forget about overtraining even more so when it comes to this goal. Your health will thank you if you respect your limits.
“Clinical conditions such as non-functional overreaching and overtraining can lead to deleterious endocrine changes, with suppression of testosterone and inadequate adaptive response to training,” Paula warned.
Among those recommended are multi-joint exercises such as rowing machine, squat, bench. The specialist also answered whether leg training is able to “boost” testosterone.
“The lower limbs constitute large muscle groups, with large metabolic and tensional stimulation during exercise, which can lead to a greater endocrine response,” he explained.
What is the recommended training load for bodybuilding to increase testosterone?
“The appropriate training load and volume varies depending on your goal and previous training level. A minimum of three sessions per week with training of large muscle groups is recommended. In general, there is no maximum limit as long as it is respected adequate progression. On average, do not exceed 5-10% each week and monitor the response through body composition, laboratory tests, loads and repetitions performed”, concluded Dr. Paula Peres.
Source: Terra
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