Physical activity improves body function and increases well-being
Bodybuilding is the type of exercise that helps those who want to get in shape, that is, any guide is accepted to get significant results. However, its benefits are still questioned, especially by beginners. So a question 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 comes from different mechanisms such as the stimulation of mechanical training with increased endocrine response, increased muscle mass and reduced body fat. The opposite is also true. Sedentary people have lower testosterone production than physically active people”, he assured in an exclusive interview with Sport Life. 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, that is, the larger and more numerous the muscle groups trained, in theory, the greater the stimulus and the adaptive response will be.
What is not defined are the effects of bodybuilding on the male body, which depend on the physical condition of an individual. However, Paula has given an answer to this question.
“(The effects of bodybuilding on the male body) This can vary based on age, type, frequency of training, nutritional intake, use of drugs and adequate recovery. In general, the response 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,” said the doctor.
More guidelines for the relationship between bodybuilding and testosterone
Lucky only those who train? No pain no gain? Calm down! Just like everything in life, excess is harmful and forget about overtraining even more when it comes to this goal. Your health will thank you if you respect your limits.
“Clinical conditions such as non-functional overtraining and overtraining can lead to deleterious endocrine changes, with suppression of testosterone and the appropriate adaptive response to training,” Paula warned.
Among those recommended are multi-joint exercises such as rowing, squats, bench press. The specialist also answered whether leg training can “boost” testosterone.
“The lower limbs are large muscle groups, with a large amount of 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 will vary 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 upper limit as long as adequate progression is maintained. On average, do not exceed 5-10% each week and monitor response through body composition, laboratory tests, loads and repetitions performed,” concluded Dr. Paula Peres.
Source: Terra
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