How Society is Making You Less of A Man: Effects of Diet & Environment on Testosterone Levels

Posted: November 18th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Build Lean Muscle, Manliness | Tags: , , , , | 4 Comments »

Testosterone Boosting

Testosterone is the ‘man hormone’. Women have their estrogen and we have our testosterone. Higher natural levels of testosterone are good for us. We repair tissue faster – which is not only a great thing for building muscle, but a great thing for maintaining a healthy body. We also have healthier ‘soldiers’. And if you want to have a kid some day, ‘healthier soldiers’ are a must.

Higher testosterone levels also result in lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart attacks, improved immune function, and smaller waistlines. The more we can naturally produce this powerful ‘man hormone’, the healthier we’re going to be.

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5 Testosterone boosting exercises

Posted: May 11th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Build Lean Muscle | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

There’s a reason why guys take drugs like testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH), they help you build muscle and recover faster. Guys get huge, too big if you ask me. I don’t know of any girl who finds a guy who’s 5’9 and weighs 280 pounds attractive, whether that’s 280 lbs of fat or muscle. And I’m sure you’ve heard of the side effects, the shrunken testicles and man-boobs, but whatever floats your boat I guess.

However, just because you’re not taking drugs doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from testosterone or HGH to build more muscle. These hormones are naturally produced by our bodies and things like proper diet and exercise can give our body a boost of both.

A couple things to keep in mind before I get into the “5 testosterone boosting exercises.” Read the rest of this entry »