Study Reveals High-Intensity Interval Training Enhances Testosterone Levels in Men

Recent research published in the Endocrine Journal sheds light on the correlation between high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and testosterone levels in men, particularly when combined with hemp products. The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of HIIT alone versus its combination with hemp seed consumption.

Conducted on 48 sedentary young males, the study divided participants into four groups: one group engaged in HIIT and consumed hemp seed, another did HIIT with a placebo, a third solely consumed hemp seed, and the fourth served as the control group. Over eight weeks, the two HIIT groups exercised thrice weekly, while those receiving hemp were administered two grams of powder daily.

The findings highlighted the varied effects of HIIT and hemp seed on diverse health parameters alongside total testosterone levels, including body mass index, body fat percentage, and muscle mass percentage. The study concluded that regular HIIT notably elevated total testosterone levels and improved body composition among sedentary young males.

This study reinforces prior research affirming the testosterone-boosting potential of HIIT. A separate 2021 study featured in the Journal of Clinical Medicine corroborated these findings, emphasizing HIIT’s role in enhancing overall well-being and mitigating age-related changes.

According to the authors, integrating HIIT into adult men’s routines can positively impact their quality of life and health by naturally augmenting testosterone levels, reducing cortisol, and enhancing muscle strength. Moreover, they propose HIIT as a viable adjunct or alternative to pharmacotherapy for testosterone augmentation in men.

For those seeking to elevate testosterone levels, HIIT emerges as a preferred choice over endurance workouts, based on this research.