Endocrine Abstracts

ObjectiveThere is large inter-individual variation in the growth hormone (GH) response to resistance exercise, but the intra-individual variation is unknown. This study aimed to determine the reproducibility of the GH response to a 30-min resistance exercise session.DesignFollowing local Ethics Committee approval, nine male participants were familiarised before completing three trials in a random order. Durin...

ObjectiveIt has been suggested that ghrelin may play a role in regulating the growth hormone (GH) response to exercise. This study was designed to determine whether very intense exercise alters circulating ghrelin concentrations. Design: Following Local Ethics Committee approval, 7 male volunteers were familiarised before completing two trials in a random order. In one trial participants performed a single 30-s sprint on a cycle ergometer, in the ...