Hormone production and natural bodybuilding

There was a time when the phrase "natural bodybuilding" was not a common term. Natural bodybuilding is a relative phrase because it is in relation to steroid assisted bodybuilding. Steroids are now used in bodybuilding now more than ever before. Testosterone is the hormone that is sought after and many think or otherwise convinced that synthetic steroids are the only way to achieve hormonal levels sufficient enough to produce testosterone.

Natural bodybuilders male and female seek to decrease estrogen. This same group take in creatine, glutamine and dhea thinking they are staying natural.  A simple vigorous workout will produce hormones to get a favorable process started.  A rest cycle is also included in this favorable process.  During sleep at night is when the abundance of natural hormones are available to the muscles which are calling for them. 

It appears to me the best wake-up pump happens about two days after a good workout.

Many factors apply when it comes to natural hormone production.  One of the most overlooked aspect is rest. Simple sleep is effecive.  I've experienced a wake-up pump many times.  In fact, some of my best whole body tightness or pumps were discovered after a good night's sleep. 

Generally speaking, melatonin and serotonin are not active in the body at the same time.  These hormones are related to hormonal levels throughout the 24 hour sleep/active cycle.  Scientists and researchers understand that melatonin is related to a host of hormones that are used by the body for muscles including growth of muscles and fat burning. 

Rest will allow your muscles to recruit available resources to recover. Without proper recovery, you will never grow. Thus, you will never achieve that award winning physique you worked so hard for unless you make sure to incorporate adequate rest.