Posted by John Brackett | Posted in Strength / Conditioning | Posted on 23-08-2009
Tags: cortisol, hgh, stress, workout routine
You may be wondering what a 27-minute workout routine has to do with the levels of cortisol and HGH in our bodies, and especially with the amount of stress you experience in your life. You probably know that a great exercise routine, whether at home or in the gym, has amazing effects on stress levels. But I have a question to ask: have you ever really looked deeper?
When we start truly diving into strength and conditioning, we find that there’s a whole world of fascinating information out there…most of which doesn’t help anyone besides a small percentage of the population. Men read the bodybuilding magazines for steroid routines, and somehow end up believing they need supplements just to gain muscle! Through enough repetition and advertising, many people have come to an intersection where they feel pulled to buy things that are truly not in their best interest. That’s why I’m writing this today- and I’m speaking directly to both sexes here too!
Most people have heard of HGH, or human growth hormone. Countless double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown increases in HGH to be responsible for such benefits as increased lean muscle tissue, burning of excess abdominal fat, increased physical strength, higher libido, sounder sleep, more energy, and a much higher perspective and healthy outlook on life. Read the rest of this entry »
