The Claim
Brief high-intensity sprinting, such as a 250-meter sprint at 80% maximal speed, causes an acute increase in testosterone and growth hormone levels.
What the research says
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Doing a short, very fast sprint raises the levels of two important hormones: testosterone and growth hormone. This effect happens right after the sprint.
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Brief high-intensity sprinting (e.g., 250 meters at 80% max speed) acutely elevates testosterone and growth hormone levels.
High-speed sprinting makes muscles work so hard that they produce extra ammonia and acids. These substances trigger the release of growth hormone from the brain. The intense effort also causes the body to release adrenaline, which stimulates the production of testosterone and adds to growth hormone release. As a result, both hormones rise temporarily.
What the research says
2 studiesThe study had people do short, very intense sprints and measured their testosterone. They found that testosterone didn't go up, so the idea that sprinting boosts testosterone is not supported.
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