Elnaz Sadeghpour Firozabadi; alireza barari
Abstract
Aim: Changes in the hypothalamo-pituitary axis are probably related to changes in sex hormones. Physical training is one of the effective factors in the changes of this axis. purpose ...
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Aim: Changes in the hypothalamo-pituitary axis are probably related to changes in sex hormones. Physical training is one of the effective factors in the changes of this axis. purpose of this study was the effect of six weeks of ResistanceTraining on free Testosterone serum levels, sex hormones binding globuline, Inhibin b and luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormone in obese men students. Methods: For this purpose, 20 obese male students with aged range of 20 ± 2 years participated in this study and divided randomly into 2 groups 10 people of resistance training and control. Resistance training was performed for six weeks and three sessions per week in %60 to %70 repetition maximun. In order to analyze the biochemical variables, blood samples were taken at two stages, 48 hours before and after of training period. Inter group and between changes of information were performed by dependent and independent t-test. Results: The results of this study showed that resistance training led to a significant increase in free testosterone serum concentration and a significant increase in SHBG in obese men. But after six weeks of training, there were no significant changes in inhibin b, luteinizing hormone and follicular stimulation hormone. Conclusion: six weeks of resistance training with improved body composition, upper and lower body muscle strength and also aerobic power are associated with changes in sex hormones in obese men.
