Starting at age 20 or so, the body's level of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) begins to decline, so that by the time we are age 65, many of us have little or no HGH. The decline of HGH is accompanied by many of the miseries we associate with aging, from saggy skin to a potbelly, to a lack of vitality. 

You can increase your HGH level naturally, by exercise.  HGH seems to be released in response to particularly intense and strenuous activity.  Weight lifting or resistance exercises, two or three times a week is particularly effective.  Include strenuous lifting (loads you can lift only six times), as well as lower body workouts (such as leg lifts, for at least half your workout time).  [Of course, check with your doctor before undertaking any strenuous exercise.]

Numerous clinical studies have shown that HGH can help men and women gain lean body mass, lose fat mass, and improve markers of heart health. A number of additional studiess have found that restoring HGH levles to that of a omore youthful state can help people with quality of life, maintain their indepencence, and reduce the number eof visits to the doctor or hospital.

The A4M encourages you to find an A4M specialty-trained physician to serve as your health coach and advocate.  Locate a specialist near you, by searching our Interactive Directory, at:  http://www.worldhealth.net/pages/directory/