Weight Lifting Programs- Keep Your Testosterone Levels Up

Weight Lifting Programs- Keep Your Testosterone Levels Up.

Testosterone isn't just for young men. Proper weight lifting programs and eating help keep their levels up.

As we age, testosterone helps us maintain valuable muscle mass and burn belly fat. Plus, it contributes to overall well-being and a positive attitude.

But there is bad news about the typical American male's testosterone levels.

Testosterone in a group of men studied by New England researchers was decreasing with age at a faster rate than expected. What's worse, the scientists could not explain why.

Here are four natural ways to make sure your testosterone levels stay as high as possible.


1. Lose Excess Body Fat. Weight gain is associated with a loss of testosterone. Use interval training and resistance training--coupled with a diet of whole, natural foods--to maximize your manhood.


2. Avoid Extreme Low-Calorie or Low-Fat Diets. There is no need to starve yourself or eliminate all saturated fat from your diet. If you need to lose fat, the first foods to cut are processed carbohydrates and those containing trans-fats. You can keep grass-fed beef, omega-3-enriched eggs, almonds, and fish in your diet as good sources of protein and healthy fats.


3. Eliminate Heavy Drinking. Alcohol intake can suppress testosterone levels.


4. Avoid Too Much Exercise. Men who do a lot of cardio tend to have lower testosterone levels than guys who follow weight lifting programs and do a small amount of cardio.

Source: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, is a Men's Health Fitness Advisor, Ballantyne's Turbulence Training Available at Workout Pass