Would you like to know how to lose more body fat, add lean muscle while slowing down the aging process? Who wouldnt want to know, right? Well, the answer may be found by optimizing the production of a hormone your body already makes: human growth hormone. HGH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland found at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland produces various hormones, and each affect a specific part of the body. The human growth hormone builds muscle, strengthens bones, while decreasing body fat. Here are the top ways for naturally boosting HGH: 1) High intensity, short duration (30-45 min) strength or sprint training. “After a high-intensity workout, muscle damage occurs. The pituitary gland secretes elevated HGH to repair these damaged muscles,” says Robert Handerahan, head strength and condition coordinator at George Mason University. 2) Avoid high-sugar foods and drinks. Insulin suppresses HGH release; high insulin equals low HGH. . Eat smaller meals throughout the day with lean proteins, healthy fats, and lower-glycemic carbs to keep your blood sugar stable. 3) Consume fenugreek-Early studies show that this vegetable, popular in Asia, stimulates the release of growth hormone and can boost energy levels. Steam fenugreek herbs or enjoy as a tea. 4) Wear A Sleep Mask- You release the most growth hormone while you sleep. Use a sleep mask to block out light, allowing melatonin, the sleep hormone, to surge, and get a deeper, more restorative sleep. Chris Carreiro, MA, CSCS, FMS
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:32:23 +0000