Quote from this research article: “The lower the levels of testosterone, the higher the likelihood that male [Covid] patients would need intensive care, be intubated on a ventilator, and remain in hospital over a longer period. Their likelihood of dying increased six-fold”.
Increasing strength and lowering one’s fat level has been shown to increase testosterone levels. One subject strength training at our Austin Personal Training facility had an 35 percent increase in his testosterone level without hormone therapy. His training sessions took about an hour a week. He also lost 30 pounds. It turns out that testosterone is the most potent fat burning hormone we have.
The body adapts to its environment. It does this using feedback loops. The outcome of a feedback loop can be negative – inactivity leads to muscle loss, increased fat, and a lower testosterone level, followed by even more inactivity. This has been the plight of many during the recent pandemic.
A feedback loop can be positive – proper strength training leads to added strength, more muscle, less fat, and a higher testosterone level. This higher testosterone level results in greater potential strength gains and fat loss. There is the added benefit of a much greater likelihood of surviving Covid.
In addition to increasing your probability of surviving Covid there is an incredibly long list of benefits to be gained from proper strength training. These additional benefits further decrease your overall mortality risk. Is proper exercise worth your time and effort? We think it is.
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