According to the New England Journal of Medicine, by the time you reach 60, your growth hormone production has been cut in half compared to what it was at age 20. Without the natural secretion of this growth hormone, your body experiences more body fat, a weaker immune system and less energy. But age is not always to blame for losing muscle tone, experiencing weight gain, joint pain or having a lack of energy. The change in our living habits constitutes the reality that we are letting our HGH fall stagnant.

Following a few basic rules to keep your growth hormone production where it should be is not difficult if you apply yourself. The stress hormone, cortisol, is a stress hormone that causes a slowdown of the metabolism and an increased appetite. The simple exercise of sleep controls cortisol and the natural release of HGH.

Your weight, age and current fitness need to be taken into consideration when designing a workout to effectively produce natural HGH. Phil Campbell (G.H. Fitness Expert) strategic fitness plan focuses on flexibility, endurance, strength, power and anaerobic training. Containing, stretching, cardio, Phil’s famous Sprint 8 Workout, utilizes Plyometics and Plyo-weights and strength training / weight training to help activate your HGH. It covers five levels of fitness from Level 1: absolute beginners, adults over 60 and children under fourteen through to Level 5: advanced athletes.

What most people do not realize is that your HGH levels do not cease operating immediately after a workout. For two hours after you have stopped a high intensity training session, your body continues to produce GH. This is known as the two-hour recovery window. Phil Campbell states during this period, consuming foods that are high in sugar / carbohydrates should be avoided. Instead opt for lean protein (around 25 grams) during the two hour window.

Also refrain from fruit drinks that contain fructose as an ingredient. This is worse than plain refined sugar by blocking the HGH levels that are trying to work. Water is the best way to stay hydrated – especially during the 2 hour window period. If you feel that there is no way that your body can last for this time period, nibble on some watermelon, one of the lowest carb foods available.

By using specific steps within your eating and workout plan to maximize GH you can reduce your body fat while building muscle tone and creating more energy as you age. And utilize the benefits of growth hormone production.

© Mandy Gibbons

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