The hormonal backdrop is crucial for the well-being of the entire body, and both seasoned and newcomer athletes are aware that muscle mass depends on its quantity, quality, and a reduction in subcutaneous tissue volume. Therefore, these physiological processes go more quickly and the bodybuilder achieves the desired amount of muscle definition the earlier the greater the blood level of the male androgen testosterone. However, not everyone is aware of how to do it correctly, preventing imbalance and interfering with the function of several internal organs.
What functions testosterone influences, and what factors into its level?
Although both species of androgens occur in the bodies of members of both sexes, they are often classified in medicine as “male” and “female” because of the differences in their concentration. Depending on their concentration, secondary sexual traits might show differently in men and women. For example, a lady with a high oestrogen level will have rich breasts and a high-timbre voice, whereas a male with a high testosterone level will have a powerful body, facial hair, and sexual hoarseness of speech. Secondary symptoms of the other sex manifest if, as a result of hormonal disturbance, the rate of “their” androgens falls and that of “alien” increases. Keeping the proper hormone balance is crucial for both men and women for this reason.
Additionally, those who symbolise the more powerful sex testosterone are accountable for:
- The quantity and quality of muscle mass, which serve as markers of strength due to their role in the synthesis of proteins, which serve as the primary component of muscle cells and aid in appropriate absorption;
- Endurance, or the body’s capacity to endure protracted physical effort and recover swiftly from it;
- The health of the sexual and reproductive system: its degree determines the extent to which one’s potency, erection force, seminal fluid quality, sexual attraction to the opposite sex, and other elements of a high-quality personal life;
- State and appropriate operation of the neurological and circulatory systems; proper operation of metabolic processes, whose decline always results in the accumulation of adipose tissue and malfunction of all bodily systems.
If you consume a clean, nutritious diet and exercise frequently, you can keep your androgen levels in check. Particular focus should be placed on:
- Weightlifting,
- Power loads,
- Various forms of wrestling.
Extreme cardiovascular exercise will have a less noticeable effect, and when combined with strength training, it will hasten the rise in testosterone levels. Yoga and Pilates are among the least efficient forms of exercise.
One of the most important elements in hormone regulation is nutrition. It should also contain specialised sports nutrition in addition to the proper meals and dishes. It is preferable if an expert chooses the plan after considering:
- Each unique anthropomorphic trait of the stronger sex’s representative
- His overall physical state
- Any current chronic diseases
Stress is yet another foe of a balanced hormonal environment. Most bodily functions, particularly those of the neurological and reproductive systems, are influenced by one’s emotional and mental well-being. Keeping a healthy androgen balance will facilitate:
- A solid 8 hours or more of sleep every day;
- Control over how you respond to “minor troubles” that arise every day
- Avoiding stressful circumstances and dealing with them when they arise
- Collaborate with psychologists
Various drugs will be used if these approaches fall short and the athlete needs to slightly raise the hormone’s production rate. Typically, it consists of a variety of dietary supplements and sports nutrition, both of which work to speed up metabolic processes and stimulate the production of testosterone. It should be highlighted that a specialist should also be included in the decision-making process and that it is forbidden to disregard the entrance requirements since doing so might cause problems with the internal organs and their systems.
Regular sex life has a major impact on testosterone levels. As long as sex is regular and thorough, it doesn’t matter how long or how many acts there are.
Giving up unhealthy habits is a necessary part of developing a beautiful and powerful body since ethanol and nicotine can diminish the androgen rate. Otherwise, poisonous chemicals would destroy all of the testosterone in the body, its rate would drop to a dangerous level, and physical weakness would result. The outcome is:
The “Erasing” of male secondary sexual features and the appearance of women, as well as changes to the psycho-emotional state, such as softness, susceptibility, and tearfulness. Reduced physical activity; internal organ malfunction; a rise in fat tissue. Typically, this entails thigh and abdominal obesity, the development of low-pitched vocalisations, and the enlargement of the mammary glands.
Controlling body weight is crucial since obesity can result in a 10–20% reduction in androgen levels compared to normal. However, the first stages to achieving your ideal shape and a healthy body and lifestyle are adequate diet, metabolic normalisation, and exercise.
