Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Push Up The Routine Can Make More Macho Men

Men are macho or manly men who have normal or high testosterone levels. One way to increase testosterone levels is to diligently push-ups.

Resistance exercises such as push-ups can raise levels of testosterone in the body and increase muscle strength as reported by the LIVESTRONG, Sunday (02/06/2011).

Men who have high testosterone levels will have a good sexual ability, has a tight muscle, have strong bones and of course the chance for longevity.


MedicalNewsToday write low level of testosterone has been associated with osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure and increase in visceral fat (fat that surrounds internal organs are not visible but vital), both in men and women. Push-up exercise that is cheap and easy because it does not require any equipment can offer tremendous health benefits.

So consider doing push-ups as kagiatan workout routine that not only keeps the body healthy, but also increases testosterone.

Benefits of push ups that make diligent macho men in addition to enhanced sexual performance is:



1. Muscle toning
According to a 1998 study conducted by researchers from Penn State University and published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, testosterone consistently respond to the muscle.

Push ups using the large muscles of the chest, namely the large deltoid muscle in the shoulder and triceps. Also other muscles, including abdominal muscles act as stabilizers.

2. Preventing osteoporosis
According to the Hormone Foundation, the low levels of testosterone can contribute to loss of bone density over time and lead to osteoporosis in men.

Low levels of testosterone can also cause loss of muscle mass and overall strength, and muscle atrophy from time to time.

3. Longevity
A 2008 study conducted by researchers from the University of Greifswald in Germany showed that low levels of testosterone may increase the risk of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and even death.


The study followed participants for more than seven years found that men with low testosterone levels are 2.5 times more likely to die earlier than people with higher testosterone levels, regardless of smoking, alcohol consumption or age.

4. Eliminate belly fat
Rush University Medical Center researchers in a study of 2009 which was published in the journal Obesity, found a correlation between low testosterone levels and fluctuate in menopausal women to accumulate visceral fat, the fat that accumulate in and around vital organs near the waist.

Neither age nor race participants are not proven to be a significant factor in the amount of visceral fat. Testosterone levels are actually proven to be a 'predictor' strongest visceral fat. Making exercise push ups to increase testosterone can help keep the fat on your stomach.



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source : http://health.detik.com

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