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http://bjsm.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/10/4/230
This study indicates that exercise does not increase baseline testosterone levels. However, what is interesting is that the high-fit groups had significantly higher baseline testosterone levels.
It is my guess that the high-fit guys are fit because they exercise alot. Thus high levels of exercise could lead to increased testosterone levels over time.
Why did this not show up in the study?
1. Perhaps the study was too short to capture the raise in testosterone levels
2. Perhaps the high-fit guys had reached a testosterone peak and the low-fit guys required more exercise before they experienced an increase in baseline testosterone
These are just theories. However, as I have said in a number of posts, I believe that excess exercise and in particular weights training will increase testosterone levels over time. Of course this may or may not lead to increased levels of DHT.
Please note when I say high levels of exercise I am talking about 2-3 hours of intense training every day. eg. Running, dropsets etc
Therefore, I believe that exercise is very important in moderation. Personally I have dropped my gym sessions back from 2-3hours every day to 1-2hours 3-4 times a week. This has also coincided with decent hair regrowth. As a result I am still pretty fit, but I feel that I may be maintaining more balanced\normal testosterone levels for my body.
Everyone’s bodies react differently to exercise, so some people may identify with this theory and others may not.
This study indicates that exercise does not increase baseline testosterone levels. However, what is interesting is that the high-fit groups had significantly higher baseline testosterone levels.
It is my guess that the high-fit guys are fit because they exercise alot. Thus high levels of exercise could lead to increased testosterone levels over time.
Why did this not show up in the study?
1. Perhaps the study was too short to capture the raise in testosterone levels
2. Perhaps the high-fit guys had reached a testosterone peak and the low-fit guys required more exercise before they experienced an increase in baseline testosterone
These are just theories. However, as I have said in a number of posts, I believe that excess exercise and in particular weights training will increase testosterone levels over time. Of course this may or may not lead to increased levels of DHT.
Please note when I say high levels of exercise I am talking about 2-3 hours of intense training every day. eg. Running, dropsets etc
Therefore, I believe that exercise is very important in moderation. Personally I have dropped my gym sessions back from 2-3hours every day to 1-2hours 3-4 times a week. This has also coincided with decent hair regrowth. As a result I am still pretty fit, but I feel that I may be maintaining more balanced\normal testosterone levels for my body.
Everyone’s bodies react differently to exercise, so some people may identify with this theory and others may not.