This paper should be cited as: Barari, A. Ayatollahi, AA. Shirali, S. Ghasemi, M. Hosseini, A Ekrami, A. Khandan Del, A

Effect of Endurance and Resistance Training on Parameters Related to Sexual Function in Men

Barari, A. (PhD)1, Ayatollahi, AA. (MD)2, Shirali, S. (MD)3, Ghasemi, M. (MSc)4, Hosseini, A. (PhD)5, Ekrami, A. (PhD)6, Khandan Del, A. (BSc)7

1. Assistant Professor of Sport Physiology, School of Sport, Islamic Azad University, Amol Branch, Iran

2. MD of Medical Laboratory, Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Paramedicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran

3. MD of Medical Laboratory, Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Paramedicine, Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

4. MSc of Sport Physiology, Islamic Azad University, Amol Branch, Amol, Iran

5. Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, School of Paramedicine, Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

6. Assistant professor of Microbiology, Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Para Medicine, Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

7. MSc Student of Microbiology, Panje Azar Hospital, Gorgan, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objective:The hormonal responses are different, according to type, intensity and the duration of training. We aimed to compare the effect of endurance and resistance training in untrained men on the level sexual hormone including testosterone, estradiol, and on sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG).

Material and Methods:this study was conducted on male Student Volunteers divided randomly into three groups of eight members, including endurance, resistance and control. To measure the variables, we performed sampling before and after the training program.

Results: the levels of testosterone and estradiol, in both groups have a significant (p<0.05) increase and decrease respectively. SHBG level was significantly increased only in endurance group (p<0.05), But LH level was meaningfully increased only in the resistance group (p<0.05).

Conclusion:The endurance and resistance training can increase the production of testosterone .Increased testosterone and decreased estradiol in men lead to sperm production and improve fertility.

Keywords:Endurance training, Resistance Training, Testosterone, Estradiol

Corresponding Author: Barari, A.

Email: alireza54.barari@gmail.com

Received: 6 Jul 2013
Revised: 15 Mar 2014
Accepted: 18 Mar 2014