Effects of Exercise Training on Resting Testosterone Concentrations in Insufficiently Active Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nolan J Potter, Grant R Tomkinson, Trevor J Dufner, Tanis J Walch, James N Roemmich, Patrick B Wilson, John S Fitzgerald

December 2021 J Strength Cond Res

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions mainly reflect acknowledgment of the study's conclusion that exercise does not significantly increase testosterone, as seen in posts emphasizing benefits of weight training unrelated to hormone levels and comments that dismiss the impact on testosterone. The tone balances professional references with personal opinions, leading to moderate scores in agreement and interest and minimal deep engagement or perceived impact.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that exercise has benefits but agree that it does not significantly influence testosterone levels, aligning with the study's findings.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants show moderate interest, with posts mentioning the study and its relevance to fitness and health, though not deeply exploring the nuances.

E
Engagement
 Neutral engagement

The engagement appears mixed; some posts share personal opinions or brief mentions, but few engage in detailed analysis or critique.

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Impact
 Neutral impact

The overall messaging downplays the impact of exercise on testosterone, reflecting a consensus that the findings do not dramatically alter existing beliefs about exercise benefits.

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YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

36 Posts

Instagram

1 Posts

News

1 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

1,118

Total Likes

122

Extended Reach

466,948

Social Features

40

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether exercise training influences resting testosterone levels in men who are not very active and are generally healthy, finding that overall exercise has little to no effect on testosterone levels.
  • The study analyzed data from 11 randomized controlled trials involving 421 men aged 19 to 75 years who participated in various exercise programs, mostly lasting around 12 weeks, but the results showed that exercise did not significantly increase resting testosterone levels.
  • Subgroup analyses based on different training modes, age, body mass, or testosterone measurement methods did not reveal any meaningful differences, suggesting that exercise alone may not substantially impact testosterone in insufficiently active men.