Fecha de publicación: 07/11/2024 Fuente: Biomolecules - Revista científica (MDPI) Biomolecules, Vol. 14, Pages 1418: How Does Physical Activity Modulate Hormone Responses?
Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom14111418
Authors:
Cristina Mennitti
Gabriele Farina
Antonio Imperatore
Giulia De Fonzo
Alessandro Gentile
Evelina La Civita
Gianluigi Carbone
Rosa Redenta De Simone
Maria Rosaria Di Iorio
Nadia Tinto
Giulia Frisso
Valeria D’Argenio
Barbara Lombardo
Daniela Terracciano
Clara Crescioli
Olga Scudiero

Physical activity highly impacts the neuroendocrine system and hormonal secretion. Numerous variables, both those related to the individual, including genetics, age, sex, biological rhythms, nutritional status, level of training, intake of drugs or supplements, and previous or current pathologies, and those related to the physical activity in terms of type, intensity, and duration of exercise, or environmental conditions can shape the hormonal response to physical exercise. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the effects of physical exercise on hormonal levels in the human body, focusing on changes in concentrations of hormones such as cortisol, testosterone, and insulin in response to different types and intensities of physical activity. Regular monitoring of hormonal responses in athletes could be a potential tool to design individual training programs and prevent overtraining syndrome.