Acute effects of high-intensity interval, resistance or combined exercise protocols on testosterone – cortisol responses in inactive overweight individuals

Velasco-Orjuela, Gina Paola; Domínguez-Sanchéz, María A.; Hernández, Enrique; Correa-Bautista, Jorge Enrique; Triana-Reina, Héctor Reynaldo; García-Hermoso, António; Peña, Jhonatan C.; Izquierdo, Mikel; Cadore, Eduardo Lusa; Hackney, Anthony C.; Ramírez‐Vélez, Robinson

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.06.034

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“…Furthermore, Mangine et al [10] have stated that an increase in exercise load combined with an increase in the volume of exercises and body weight can produce an augmented response in testosterone. In a study by Velasco-Orjuela et al [23], which analyzed the impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training, and a combination of both, the HIIT group experienced a decrease in cortisol and an increase in testosterone.…”

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Gender Differences in Chronic Hormonal and Immunological Responses to CrossFit®

Poderoso¹,

Cirilo-Sousa

Júnior

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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This study was designed to analyze the chronical responses of the hormonal and immune systems after a CrossFit® training period of six months as well as to compare these results between genders. Twenty-nine CrossFit® practitioners (35.3 ± 10.4 years, 175.0 ± 9.2 cm, 79.5 ± 16.4 kg) with a minimum CrossFit® experience of six months were recruited, and hormonal and immune responses were verified every two months during training. The training was conducted in five consecutive days during the week, followed by two resting days. Testosterone (T) values were significantly higher at the last measurement time (T6 = 346.0 ± 299.7 pg·mL−1) than at all the other times (p < 0.002) and were higher in men than in women (p < 0.001). Cortisol (C) levels were lower at all times compared to the initial level before training, and differences were observed between men and women, with men having a lower value (T0: p = 0.028; T2: p = 0.013; T4: p = 0.002; and T6: p = 0.002). The TC ratio in women was lower at all times (p < 0.0001) than in men. Significant effects on CD8 levels at different times (F(3.81) = 7.287; p = 0.002; ηp2 = 0.213) and between genders (F(1.27) = 4.282; p = 0.048; ηp2 = 0.137), and no differences in CD4 levels were observed. CrossFit® training changed the serum and basal levels of testosterone and cortisol in men (with an increase in testosterone and a decrease in cortisol).

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Gender Differences in Chronic Hormonal and Immunological Responses to CrossFit®

Poderoso¹,

Cirilo-Sousa

Júnior

et al. 2019

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“…Although in both groups T-Testo increased acutely post exercise, the increase was higher in the lean individuals, suggesting an obesity-associated blunting in hormonal changes with exercise. Another study by Velasco-Orjuela et al [23] evaluated the acute effect of high-intensity, resistance, or combined exercise protocols on T-Testo in inactive overweight men. Surprisingly, none of the exercise protocols affected the T-Testo.…”

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Various Factors May Modulate the Effect of Exercise on Testosterone Levels in Men

Riachy

McKinney

Tuvdendorj

2020

JFMK

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Exercise has been proposed to increase serum testosterone concentrations. The analysis of existing literature demonstrates a large degree of variability in hormonal changes during exercise. In our manuscript, we summarized and reviewed the literature, and concluded that this variability can be explained by the effect of numerous factors, such as (a) the use of different types of exercise (e.g., endurance vs. resistance); (b) training intensity and/or duration of resting periods; (c) study populations (e.g., young vs. elderly; lean vs. obese; sedentary vs. athletes); and (d) the time point when serum testosterone was measured (e.g., during or immediately after vs. several minutes or hours after the exercise). Although exercise increases plasma testosterone concentrations, this effect depends on many factors, including the aforementioned ones. Future studies should focus on clarifying the metabolic and molecular mechanisms whereby exercise may affect serum testosterone concentrations in the short and long-terms, and furthermore, how this affects downstream mechanisms.

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“…The PRISMA flow diagram for the systematic search and study selection is shown in Figure 1 Finally, 53 studies meeting our inclusion criteria were included in this systematic review: 13 controlled studies [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46] and 55 prepost intervention groups (13 intervention groups from controlled studies +42 pre-post intervention groups). 35,41, Two studies involved both controlled studies and pre-post intervention groups.…”

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“…Sensitivity analysis revealed that only two studies 45,46 influenced the pooled effect size of HIIT on testosterone after 0 and 30 min in controlled studies. Yet, these differences in the pooled effect size were not statistically significant and both studies were methodologically correct, thus they were included in the total effect-size calculation.…”

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Acute effect of HIIT on testosterone and cortisol levels in healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Dote-Montero

Carneiro‐Barrera

Vizcaíno

et al. 2021

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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To determine the acute effect of a single high‐intensity interval training (HIIT) session on testosterone and cortisol levels in healthy individuals, a systematic search of studies was conducted in MEDLINE and Web of Science databases from inception to February 2020. Meta‐analyses were performed to establish the acute effect of HIIT on testosterone and cortisol levels immediately after a single HIIT session; after 30 min and 60 min (primary outcomes); and after 120 min, 180 min, and 24 h (secondary outcomes, only for pre‐post intervention groups). Potential effect‐size modifiers were assessed by meta‐regression analyses and analyses of variance. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane's risk of bias tool and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. The meta‐analyses of 10 controlled studies (213 participants) and 50 pre‐post intervention groups (677 participants) revealed a significant increase in testosterone immediately after a single HIIT session (d = 0.92 and 0.52, respectively), which disappeared after 30 min (d = 0.18 and −0.04), and returned to baseline values after 60 min (d = −0.37 and −0.16). Significant increases of cortisol were found immediately after (d = 2.17 and 0.64), after 30 min (d = 1.62 and 0.67) and 60 min (d = 1.32 and 0.27). Testosterone and cortisol levels decreased significantly after 120 min (d = −0.48 and −0.95, respectively) and 180 min (d = −0.29 and −1.08), and returned to baseline values after 24 h (d = 0.14 and −0.02). HIIT components and participant's characteristics seem to moderate the effect sizes. In conclusion, testosterone and cortisol increase immediately after a single HIIT session, then drop below baseline levels, and finally return to baseline values after 24 h. This meta‐analysis provides a better understanding of the acute endocrine response to a single HIIT session, which would certainly be valuable for both clinicians and coaches in the prescription of exercise programs to improve health and performance. Testosterone and cortisol may be used as sensitive biomarkers to monitor the anabolic and catabolic response to HIIT.

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Acute effects of high-intensity interval, resistance or combined exercise protocols on testosterone – cortisol responses in inactive overweight individuals

Cited by 15 publications

References 38 publications

Gender Differences in Chronic Hormonal and Immunological Responses to CrossFit®

Gender Differences in Chronic Hormonal and Immunological Responses to CrossFit®

Various Factors May Modulate the Effect of Exercise on Testosterone Levels in Men

Acute effect of HIIT on testosterone and cortisol levels in healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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