Barbell Medicine Podcast Episode 234: The Effects of Exercise and Diet on Testosterone
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Aug 2, 2023 AI Snips
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Testosterone Levels and Health
- Normal testosterone levels for men are 300-800 ng/dL, while for women it's 15-46 ng/dL.
- Testosterone testing has inherent variations, and levels often reflect overall health rather than predict it.
Exercise and Testosterone: Short-Term Effects
- Exercise acutely increases testosterone for about 30 minutes, but this coincides with reduced androgen receptor availability.
- Androgen receptor content and sensitivity increase as testosterone returns to basal levels over the next few hours.
Focus on Outcomes, Not Biomarkers
- Focus on training outcomes, not just blood biomarker concentrations.
- Prioritize strength and hypertrophy improvements over acute testosterone level fluctuations.