That's Fit

Twenty-five seems to be a watershed age for a lot of guys. Our testosterone level joins hands with our metabolism and together they slowly wander off into the sunset, leaving us to come to terms with difficulty in gaining muscle and seemingly effortless weight gain.

One way to fight back -- and keep your testosterone level and metabolism from absconding -- is to follow a weight training workout. Studies show that resistance training can help boost testosterone levels in men and also increase metabolism (in women, as well). But, in order to effectuate these changes, it takes performing the right resistance training exercises. In short, doing set after set of bicep curls like Ron Burgandy is not going to cut it (for the Anchorman himself or you). Instead, focus on compound exercises -- movements that target major muscle groups, rather than isolation movements that target specific, smaller muscles.
Among those exercises (which usually include the bench press, squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and cleans), one that often gets forgotten is the front squat.

This powerful exercise is exactly what you need to develop strength and power, which will have a direct effect on your testosterone levels and fat-burning potential. To do it, stand holding a barbell across the front of your shoulders, and bring your elbows forward so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Next, start by pushing your hips back and lower your body until your upper thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your back as straight as you can throughout. Then quickly press up to the starting position. This is one full rep. While much of this discussion has been focused on men, women can also benefit from this move, as it is a great lower-body exercise, in addition to burning a great deal of calories.