Prostate Restored
Photo by photoGraph Pexels Logo Photo: photoGraph

Does walking increase testosterone?

“Aerobic activity-such as weightlifting or walking up a steep hill-are some of the few things that will increase endogenous testosterone production.”

urologytimes.com - Aerobic exercise boosts testosterone levels - Urology Times
What percentage of men pee standing up?
What percentage of men pee standing up?

When at home, 7 in 10 men said they usually pee standing rather than sitting. In fact, only 17% usually sit down to urinate. Jun 10, 2019

Read More »
Last updated Nov 29, 2018
Why do older people wake up at 4am?
Why do older people wake up at 4am?

Hormones: As we age, our bodies secrete less of two important sleep hormones: melatonin and growth hormone. Melatonin is important because changes...

Read More »
Last updated Jan 30, 2021

Overweight and obese men who partook in 12 weeks of aerobic exercise saw significantly boosted testosterone levels, according to new research from Tsukuba University, Tsukuba, Japan, and Ryutsu Keizai University, Ryugasaki, Japan.

Related: Polycythemia risk evaluated in patients on TRT pellets

A men’s health expert says the paper “lays the foundation for giving patients really accurate data on what could be potentially a more holistic approach for treating low testosterone.” In a previous study, a collaboration between the two universities had discovered that a combination of diet and exercise was effective in increasing the testosterone in this population. However, for this new study, the researchers wanted to examine specifically the effect of regular aerobic exercise on testosterone levels. For the study, which was presented at the American Physiological Society’s Integrative Biology of Exercise VII meeting in Phoenix, the authors compared 16 normal-weight men to 28 overweight/obese men, and none of the participants exercised regularly. Each volunteer finished a 12-week aerobic exercise plan that consisted of 40–60 minutes of walking or jogging on 1 to 3 days per week. Testosterone levels were recorded at the conclusion of the study. The findings showed that while testosterone levels were still at lower levels than the normal-weight men at baseline, overweight and obese men saw a significant increase in all measured testosterone levels. This was especially true of those men who exercised vigorously. However, the authors wrote in their paper, exercise intervention had no significant effect on testosterone levels in the normal-weight men.

Also see - Testosterone therapy in women: Is there a benefit?

At baseline, the overweight/obese men had a significantly lower total, free, and bioavailable testosterone level than normal-weight men. While their testosterone was still at lower levels than the normal-weight men at baseline, overweight and obese men saw a significant increase in all measured testosterone levels. “I think decrease in body mass is one of the factors for increasing serum testosterone levels. However, the degree of weight loss is small, and we found that the increase in vigorous physical activity was independently associated with the increase in serum testosterone levels. So, it seems the increase in physical activity, especially vigorous physical activity, is the main factor for increasing serum testosterone levels,” said lead author Hiroshi Kumagai, of the University of Tsukuba, in a press release from the American Physiological Society. Urology Times Editorial Council member James M. Hotaling, MD, MS, says the researchers’ findings align with what he tells patients.

Are diabetics allowed dark chocolate?
Are diabetics allowed dark chocolate?

There's a myth about chocolate and diabetes. But you can eat chocolate, just in moderation and not too often. Try not to eat a lot in one go as it...

Read More »
Last updated Mar 2, 2022
How can I increase my testosterone in 24 hours?
How can I increase my testosterone in 24 hours?

How to boost your testosterone in 24 hours Stock up on fats. This one's easy. Just eat more good fats. ... HIIT up a new cardio workout. Instead of...

Read More »
Last updated Jul 29, 2022

“This study confirms what we tell patients all the time, which is diet and exercise can help increase testosterone levels,” said Dr. Hotaling, of the Center for Reconstructive Urology and Men’s Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, who was not involved in the study. “Aerobic activity-such as weightlifting or walking up a steep hill-are some of the few things that will increase endogenous testosterone production.” Not surprisingly, body weight also significantly decreased following the exercise intervention in the overweight/obese cohort, yet the authors wrote that the increase in vigorous physical activity was independently associated with the increase in serum testosterone levels. The data also showed that the exercise intervention had no significant effect on testosterone levels in the normal-weight men. In the paper, the team described how fatigue, decreased sex drive, and decreases in muscle and bone mass are some of the common symptoms of low testosterone in men. Dr. Hotaling added that the amount of obesity in the U.S. adds to the problem. “A huge portion of our population is obese or overweight and although that number may be leveling off, it’s certainly not going down,” he said. “This work is important in that it lays the foundation for giving patients really accurate data on what could be potentially a more holistic approach for treating low testosterone.”

More on Testosterone:

Study: More evidence of T therapy’s safety in some PCa patients

Long-term TRT improves urinary, erectile function

Study offers practical insights on TRT use

Subscribe to Urology Times to get monthly news from the leading news source for urologists.

urologytimes.com - Aerobic exercise boosts testosterone levels - Urology Times
What makes you gain weight fastest?
What makes you gain weight fastest?

Eat five to six smaller meals during the day rather than two or three large meals. Choose nutrient-rich foods. As part of an overall healthy diet,...

Read More »
Last updated Aug 14, 2018
How much zinc should I take to lose weight?
How much zinc should I take to lose weight?

The decreases observed for weight, BMI, waist circumference and hip circumference in obese people following the restricted calorie diet (RCD) were...

Read More »
Last updated May 5, 2018
Imagine Your Moment Of Freedom!
Imagine Your Moment Of Freedom!

Fluxactive Complete is conveniently packed with over 14 essential prostate powerhouse herbs, vitamins and grade A nutrients which work synergistically to help you support a healthy prostate faster

Learn More »
Promotion
How do you fix an enlarged prostate?
How do you fix an enlarged prostate?

The options include: Alpha blockers. These medications relax bladder neck muscles and muscle fibers in the prostate, making urination easier. ......

Read More »
Last updated Dec 13, 2018
What is good to drink for your prostate?
What is good to drink for your prostate?

Both green tea and hibiscus tea are among the top drinks for prostate health. Both types of tea contain potent antioxidants. Studies show that...

Read More »
Last updated Dec 4, 2020