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Testosterone is the juice that revs men\u2019s engines. This hormone plays a vital role in your sex drive, strength, fat distribution, mood, and energy. Unfortunately, most men\u2019s testosterone levels begin dropping once they reach their late 30s. After 40, testosterone levels decrease by around 2% each year. Some men also experience low testosterone (hypogonadism), which has symptoms like\u00a0low libido<\/a>, loss of energy, and weight gain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that exercising may help increase testosterone \u2013 to a certain extent. So keep reading to learn more about how to exercise to increase testosterone (and when exercise isn\u2019t enough).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Exercise and Testosterone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exercise does<\/em> raise testosterone levels, but not in the way that you may think. Moderate and high-intensity exercise temporarily increases<\/a> total testosterone (low-intensity exercise does not have the same effect). However, the boost in testosterone is gone 30 minutes after the workout is complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, regular exercise can<\/em> raise testosterone in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Exercise builds muscle.<\/strong>\u00a0The more muscle mass you have, the higher your testosterone levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Exercise burns calories, which may increase weight loss.<\/strong>\u00a0Obesity is directly linked to\u00a0low testosterone<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The key here is consistency. One workout will not affect your testosterone levels for very long, but working out regularly over time may help to balance your hormones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Unfortunately, the boost in testosterone may not be enough to make a difference if you have clinically low testosterone. However, if you have borderline low levels, regular exercise may be enough to raise your levels into the normal range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Are the Best Testosterone-Boosting Workouts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When it comes to boosting testosterone, not all exercises are created equal. However, two forms of exercise have the best effect: resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Resistance Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Resistance (strength) training is one of the best exercises men can do to increase testosterone. A 2007 study<\/a> found that men who strength trained three days a week for a month increased their testosterone levels over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lifting heavy weights, in particular, helps to boost testosterone. This is because weightlifting increases muscle mass, which triggers the body to produce more testosterone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The best exercises to increase testosterone target the body\u2019s largest muscle groups, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n