J Strength Cond Res December 2021 PMID 35134000

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

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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

InterestModerate interest

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

EngagementNeutral engagement

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

ImpactNeutral 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.

Abstract in brief

  • 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.

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