The Effects of Running, Weightlifting and a Combination of Both on Growth Hormone Release

Bruce W. Craig, J.R. Lucas, Roberta L. Pohlman, Herbert Stelling

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 1991 · 101 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to determine how different training modes would influence blood levels of growth hormone (hGH) and selected physiological parameters. Three training groups were established: LIFT, in which subjects trained with free weights and a Universal Gym three times per we