release of growth hormone
It’s easier to build muscle if you have a hormonal environment that favors muscle hypertrophy. Curious as to what hormones play an anabolic, or muscle-building, role in your body? Here are three you should be aware of.
You produce the most growth hormone as an adolescent but levels drop dramatically with age. This can lead to the gradual loss of muscle and bone tissue. Can regular exercise bring about a release of growth hormone?
Exercise causes changes in the level of certain hormones including growth hormone. Growth hormone promotes fat-burning and helps to keep you leaner. Find out more about exercise, growth hormone and how it affects your ability to stay slim.
Exercise is important for reducing abdominal fat, especially visceral belly fat, the type that increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems. But what type is best? Find out what new research shows about resistance training versus cardio for controlling abdominal fat.
