08.16.04

Exercise and HGH

Posted in health, Unfiled at 9:02 pm by James

Weird exercise info I’ve come across click here. It talks alot about the body in relation to HGH and longevity. Of particular interest:

Exercises that will stimulate the release of growth hormone are those that include the larger muscle groups such as squats, lunges, and dead lifts.

Maybe thats why people say for kids to play basketball to grow taller.

Running, race walking, and aerobic exercise stimulates the neuroendocrine system, releasing brain chemicals called endorphins and the catecholamines. These brain chemicals stimulate growth hormone secretion. The only catch is that these exercises have to be done in an intense level (70% to 80% of VO2 max). In other words, intensive exercise is equivalent to taking a potent growth hormone releaser.

Yup yup.. The endorphin rush from exercsie. Excercise (work) can lead to some happiness.

Over-exercise can lead to insomnia, depression, and a feeling of constant fatigue. It can also lead to over oxidization of cells from excessive free radical release. While you heart may be in excellent shape from the exercise, too many free radicals can lead to cellular mutations, which may ultimately result in cancer.

Ack! not just fatigue.. Cellular damage. I guess an excess of anything is bad.. Moderation.. Moderation

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