C6 - Endocrine System

• The endocrine system also adapts to aerobic and resistance training
• Adrenaline and Noradrenaline:

  • The gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline has an increased capacity to secrete these hormones
  • This results in increased reaction from the organs targeted by these hormones to enable the body to be ready for exercise and sports participation at a faster rate
• Cortisol:

  • Endurance exercise has the effect of lowering the release of cortisol in the body which helps to reduce the levels of stress a person may be suffering from
  • However, resistance training will actually increase resting levels of cortisol levels in the body
• Testosterone:

  • Resistance training results in higher resting levels of testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH) which both help to increase protein synthesis for muscle hypertrophy