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Exercise-Induced Growth Hormone Response

Meaning

The Exercise-Induced Growth Hormone Response (EIGR) is the acute, transient increase in the secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary gland that occurs during and immediately following specific types of physical exertion. This physiological phenomenon is a natural anabolic signal that plays a significant role in post-exercise recovery, fat metabolism, and tissue repair. Clinically, understanding how to optimize the EIGR through strategic training intensity and duration is a key strategy in performance enhancement and healthy aging protocols.