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Testosterone, Muscle and Fat:
Understanding the Effects
of Testosterone on Healthy Weight Maintenance
With levels typically 15 to
20 times higher in men than in women, testosterone is the hormone that
primarily interacts with skeletal muscle. Muscular development is highly
correlated with testosterone levels. Additionally, testosterone levels that
are too high could lead to excessive levels of visceral fat. In general,
there is a small range associated with optimal testosterone levels. So, if
you desire to increase your muscular development and limit your fat
development simultaneously, then you may need to naturally increase your
testosterone levels - but not too much.
Consider the following testosterone facts:
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Classified as an androgen,
testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that is secreted from male
testicles and, to a lesser degree, from female ovaries. Additionally,
minimal amounts of testosterone are released from the adrenal glands.
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Testosterone is the primary
sex hormone in males. However, it is very important in both females and
males for maintaining appropriate sexual functioning and general well-being.
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Maintaining appropriate
testosterone levels increases red blood cell production, increases libido,
enhances energy and helps protect individuals from the development of
osteoporosis and other diseases.
Do not make the mistake of increasing your testosterone levels too greatly.
Having too much testosterone in the blood promotes body fat gains every bit
as much as having too little testosterone. Also be aware that an increase of
androgens also leads to an increase in appetite. And obviously, if you eat
voraciously, you are very likely to begin packing on fat tissue. The high
number of the androgen receptors in your fat cells act as magnets for
testosterone.
More facts about the relationship between testosterone and the development
of fat tissue:
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Approximately 23% of the
same genes that are responsible for the levels of testosterone circulation
in the body are responsible for controlling the percentage of body fat.
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Research consistently shows
that men with low levels of testosterone also have high percentages of body
fat.
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Your levels of testosterone
will be the highest during the morning hours in most cases. As the day
progresses, your testosterone levels will probably drop somewhat. Because of
this reason, I’ve heard some guys engage their training sessions early in
the mornings. However, working out in the afternoons may also be best as it
could help to keep testosterone levels elevated throughout the rest of the
day.
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Increase your testosterone
levels by training at your larger muscle groups with exercises including
dead lifts, chin ups, pull ups and squats.
More quick, useful facts about testosterone:
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To further raise your
levels of testosterone, elevate the intensity of your workouts with heavy
resistance exercises and decreased rest periods between sets. Limit your
rest periods to a maximum of 1 minute and include multiple high-volume
exercise sets.
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People with low
testosterone levels are prone to gaining fat quite easily. However,
especially in men, the majority of this fat is visceral and gained under the
muscles of the abdomen. As men age, this visceral fat accumulation increases
proportionately with decreased testosterone production levels.
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Visceral fat storages are
not conducive to good health. In fact, they have been directly linked with
heart disease, diabetes and insulin resistance. Because of this, you need to
be very attentive to your efforts in combating your visceral fat stores.
Androgen therapy could promote fat loss, but do you really need it?
Decreasing visceral fat levels, increasing muscular development, maintaining
appropriate libido levels, protecting yourself from disease, remaining
energetic and experiencing overall well-being are all results of maintaining
appropriate natural testosterone levels. Never underestimate the importance
of testosterone for recognizing your healthy weight maintenance goals.
Risks of Estrogen for Obesity Rates in
Women
Effects of Catabolic Hormones on
Body Weight
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