Unlock the Beast Within: How HIIT Can Skyrocket Your Growth Hormone and Unleash Superhuman Gains

Willlager: "I heard that high intensity interval training boosts growth hormone like 500% or something, but 500% of what exactly?"

Hey Willlager, my fitness comrade!

Heard you're curious about this HIIT thing skyrocketing growth hormone levels like a SpaceX launch. Well, buckle up, 'cause we're diving deep into the hormone Olympics, and it's gonna get wild!

First off, that 500% boost? It's like your body hitting the jackpot! When they say BOOSTS GROWTH HORMONE BY 500%, they mean your baseline GH levels – the amount your body naturally produces without any wild strength training shenanigans. It's like turning your grandma's cozy fireplace into a freakin' bonfire of gains.

Now, let's talk about growth hormone, or as I like to call it, the body's ninja repair squad. It's like your personal maintenance crew fixing up everything from muscles to bones to that questionable life decision you made last weekend. And yeah, GROWTH HORMONE (GH) is the maestro orchestrating this symphony of recovery and growth. We want that sucker cranked up to 11!

So, imagine HIIT as the rock concert for your hormones. It's not just any concert; it's a Slayer concert – short, intense bursts of eargasmic chaos! These workouts push your body to the limit, making it produce GH like a factory on steroids. Well, not literal steroids, you get what I mean.

Now, my dude, not all HIIT is created equal. We're talking about the kind that makes your heart pound like it's sprinting from commitment. FULL-BODY TRAINING is the real MVP. It's like telling your muscles, "Yo, we're all in this together!" Squats, cycling, full-body madness – it's a fiesta of gains!

And guess what? UPPER BODY WORKOUTS are the secret handshake to GH heaven. Push-ups, pull-ups, and everything in between. Your upper body's gonna be flexing like it just won the lottery. Remember, it's not just about the guns; it's about the whole arsenal!

Intensity is the name of the game, my man! We're talking about pushing yourself to the brink of collapse, but not quite. It's like that spicy burrito – you want the heat, but you don't wanna end up in the ER. So, 75-85% OF MAXIMUM INTENSITY is the sweet spot. Enough to make you sweat like a politician in a lie detector test.

Picture this – HIIT is like dating. You don't propose on the first date, right? So, start slow, and gradually ramp up the intensity. It's a dance, not a sprint. Keep it consistent, like your morning coffee routine. REGULARITY is the secret sauce to keep that GH party going!

And here's the kicker, my friend. You gotta listen to your body. If it's screaming, "Dude, I need a break!" – give it one. Overtraining is like trying to fill a bucket with a hole at the bottom. It ain't gonna work. So, REST AND RECOVERY are your best pals. Treat them like VIPs.

Now, for the grand finale, imagine you're not fighting a giant, but a multi-headed monster. Cutting off one head isn't enough; you gotta slay 'em all. This is like your workout journey – every challenge, every beast you conquer makes you stronger. As the wise book says,

"Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13-14)

May you be blessed with the power of David slaying that strength training dragon and the wisdom of Solomon to navigate this iron jungle.

Faithfully yours,

Strength Training with Gary

https://www.fit40strong.com

P.S. Fancy for more? Here ye go:

Amazon.com: HIIT: Sports & Outdoors

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The Science Behind Hiit Training: Why It’s So Effective

HiiT training, or high-intensity interval training, is a popular way to work out these days - but why is this form of workout so effective? This article discusses the science behind high-intensity workouts and the benefits they offer over moderate-intensity exercise.

https://cathe.com/science-behind-hiit-training-effective/

The Benefits of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)

THE BENEFITS OF H.I.I.THIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is a fat-blasting workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity, followed by an active-resting period for a fixed period of time. One example of a HIIT Workout would be to give maximum effort for 20

https://fortisfast.com/hiit-benefits/

4 weeks of high-intensity interval training does not alter the exercise-induced growth hormone response in sedentary men - SpringerPlus

This study determined the effects of high-intensity interval training on the exercise-induced growth hormone (GH) responses, whole body and regional fat content. Twenty-four sedentary males were randomized to either a high-intensity interval training (HIT) group or a low-intensity continuous training (LT) group. The HIT group performed intermittent exercises at 85% of V ˙ O 2 max , whereas the LT group performed continuous exercise for 22 min at 45% of V ˙ O 2 max . Before and after 4 weeks of training, hormonal and metabolic responses to acute exercise were determined. Acute exercise significantly increased GH concentrations in both groups (p < 0.05). However, the responses did not change after training period in either group. Furthermore, the training did not significantly affect intramyocellular or intrahepatic lipid content in either group. The present study indicates that 4 weeks of high-intensity interval training does not alter the exercise-induced GH responses, whole body fat mass or intramyocellular and intrahepatic lipid content in sedentary males.

https://springerplus.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/2193-1801-3-336

High-intensity interval training - Wikipedia

Exercise strategy This article is about the cardiovascular exercise made popular in the 2010s. For the 1970s weight training, see High intensity training . HIIT with dumbbells High-intensity interval training ( HIIT ) is a training protocol alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. [1] HIIT involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity between bouts. The very high level of intensity, the interval duration, and number of bouts distinguish it from aerobic (cardiovascular) activity, because the body significantly recruits anaerobic energy systems (although not completely to the exclusion of aerobic pathways). [2] The method thereby relies on "the anaerobic energy releasing system almost maximally". [1] Although there are varying forms of HIIT-style workouts which may involve exercises associated with both cardiovascular activity and also resistance training , HIIT's crucial features of maximal effort, duration, and short rest periods (thereby triggering the anaerobic pathways of energy production) materially differentiate it from being considered a form of cardiovascular exercise. [3] Though there is no universal HIIT session duration, a HIIT workout typically lasts under 30 minutes in total as it uses the anaerobic energy systems which are typically used for short, sharp bursts. The times vary, based on a participant's current fitness level. [4] Traditional HIIT initially had been designed to be no longer than 20 seconds on with no more than 10 seconds off; however, intervals of exercise effort tend to range from 20 to 45 seconds but no longer than 75 seconds, at which point the aerobic system would then kick in. [5] HIIT workouts provide improved athletic capacity and condition as well as improved glucose metabolism . [6] Compared with longer sessions typical of other regimens, HIIT may not be as effective for treating hyperlipidemia and obesity , or improving muscle and bone mass. [7] However, research has shown that HIIT regimens produced reductions in the fat mass of the whole-body in young women comparable to prolonged moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). [8] Some researchers also note that HIIT requires "an extremely high level of subject motivation" and question whether the general population could safely or practically tolerate the extreme nature of the exercise regimen. [9] Sprint interval training (SIT) is an exercise conducted in a similar way to HIIT, but instead of using "near maximal" effort for the high-intensity periods, "supramaximal" or "all-out" efforts are used in shorter bursts. In physiological terms, "near maximal" means reaching 80–100% HR max , while "supramaximal" means a pace that exceeds what would elicit VO 2 peak . SIT regimens generally include a lower volume of total exercise compared with HIIT ones as well as longer, lower activity recovery per

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training