Growth hormone has often been called the youth hormone. It’s one of the most important hormones produced by the body. Just think about some of the functions of growth hormone.
* strengthens the bones, making them more dense * builds and maintains lean muscle mass * helps in the mobilizing of fat stores by regulating the metabolism
Although the human body secretes less growth hormone as we get older, the fact remains that through good nutritional habits, as well as exercise, we can stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and release more of this youth hormone.
Following are three key factors to achieving this:
Regular exercise, sufficient and proper sleep, as well as consuming an adequate amount of protein are all things you and I can do to stimulate the pituitary gland to release more GH.
First, consider exercise, but not just any exercise will do. You many enjoy a nice slow stroll through the local park with your loved one, but that type of exercise is not going to stimulate growth hormone production.
Instead, exercise that creates a deficiency of oxygen, i.e., breathlessness, is what you need. This type of exercise should include the use of weights, such as kettle bells, dumbbells and/or barbells. In order to get the maximum GH released, compound exercises, that is exercises which work the major muscle groups, are the best. For example,
* Machine leg presses * Bench presses * Squats * Lunges * Overhead barbell presses * Deadlifts
Performing these kinds of exercises with intensity, to the point of exhaustion , or shortness of breath, the lack of oxygen stimulates the body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.
The result is fat loss while maintaining lean muscle mass. These forms of exercise also give the metabolism a real boost. Research has shown that the fat burning effects of such exercise continue for up to 48 hours after the training session has been completed.
Last, but not least, you may need to tune up your sleeping habits. In order to release growth hormone your body needs the right amount and the right type of sleep, stage 3 or 4 sleep, to be exact. Approximately 7 hours per night is what the average person needs, too.
Studies seem to indicate that individuals whom lack the proper amount and type of sleep tend to be overweight. As well, the appetite also tends to be increased if one lacks proper sleep. You can see that this would be a problem if you already have a weight control issue to deal with. So, get a sleep tune-up if you find that your sleep habits are less than ideal.
There you have it! Get started right now on doing the things necessary to get your body producing and releasing more of the youth hormone, GH. You’ll look and feel much better for it.
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