Exercise — whether it’s aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training, or resistance training — increases testosterone levels,[1] especially when it’s included as part of a lifestyle intervention to reduce body weight.[2] Exercise may also improve the effectiveness of TRT.[3] Bariatric surgery is another effective method for increasing testosterone levels in men with obesity.[4]
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Exercise — including aerobic, high-intensity interval, and resistance training — can boost testosterone levels, particularly when it is combined with weight loss efforts, and it may enhance the effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy. Additionally, bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for increasing testosterone levels in men with obesity.