Higher testosterone levels correlate to healthy weight in men.
Are you over 40?
and belly fat.
If you are a man in — or approaching — middle age, you may already know how challenging it can be to stay fit. What you may not know, is that part of your challenge could be a matter of testosterone levels.
Deciding to Be Fit After 40
Aging well doesn’t happen by accident. A healthy diet, regular exercise, discipline and determination all play a part in being fit after 40. But another important part of maintaining optimum health is knowledge.
The better we understand our own bodies and the aging process, the more prepared we are to address issues as they arise. One common struggle for fellows after age 40 is excessive weight gain.
Some nutritionists suggest that your metabolism slows by 10% each decade. That means by age 50, you could be 30% fatter than you were at age 20. This can open Pandora’s Box to a variety of other problems.
But take heart. A man can stay lean after 50. He can even keep a tight midsection! It’s all about making periodic lifestyle changes and improvements.
“Low testosterone can foster
unhealthy weight gain which can in turn further
decrease testosterone levels in our bodies.”
Testosterone and the Aging Process
Healthy Aging, Exercise, Diet and Testosterone
The right diet and exercise are the intuitive solution to this problem. However, they don’t directly address the intrinsic metabolic changes. Men simply produce less testosterone as we age.
Medical professionals used to believe that weight gain caused decreased testosterone levels in men. While this is true, it may not the whole truth.
Recent studies have shown the connection between low testosterone and obesity to be bidirectional rather than a simple cause and effect relationship. Low testosterone can foster unhealthy weight gain which can further decrease testosterone levels in our bodies.
This cycle can lead to some serious health problems like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
But many experts believe that maintaining healthy testosterone levels can help our bodies effectively regulate glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, and fat-to-muscle ratios. In some cases, natural bio-identical Hormone therapies can help.
As you work toward your health and fitness goals, don’t just work hard. Work smart.
If you’d like to read more on this important subject, here is a link to a detailed article on the correlation between testosterone and body fat, with more valuable information.
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Hmm, maybe I need to do something about my Testosterone level, are there supplements I can take?
Hey Magnus! I know that some have had success with consulting a naturopath to get on natural herbs and glandulars; others have had success seeing a doctor who specialize in bioavailable hormones.
Thanks to your blog and the great content, I am taking action to improve my Testosterone levels, my diet is pretty good one, I exercise regularly, so I am hoping this will boost my energy levels even more! I appreciate you bringing all this great information to our attention.
I find it helpful to think of “energy” in two different ways — emotional energy and physical energy.
It can be very illuminating to start paying closer attention to your energy levels and when they fluctuate!
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I’ve been trying to get in the habit of regular exercise now so that when it becomes critical to maintaining a healthy weight, it is already second nature!