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Table 6 Summary of changes in resting concentration of hormones in children and adolescents following exercise training

From: Effects of Resistance and Endurance Training Alone or Combined on Hormonal Adaptations and Cytokines in Healthy Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Hormone

Exercise

training

Resistance training

Endurance training

Concurrent training

Growth hormone (GH)

↑–

?

↑–

?

IGF-I

↓–

?

↓

?

Testosterone

?

↑

–

?

SHBG

?

?

?

?

Cortisol

?

?

?

?

  1. ↑ Increase, ↓ Decrease, ? Unclear, – no change
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