Cortisol spikes from workouts? Don’t sweat it. Acute exercise-induced cortisol is your body’s way of adapting to the stress of training and driving improvements in muscle repair, recovery, and performance. Cortisol responses to exercise are proportional to the intensity and duration of the workout. These spikes are temporary and support adaptation. The real enemy isn’t your workout; it’s chronic stress, which disrupts homeostasis, contributing to issues like poor sleep, impaired recovery, and me

Here are 3 simple tips to help balance cortisol naturally: ✨Incorporate stress-reducing activities: Regularly practicing yoga, meditation, or deep breathing can calm your nervous system. 🥑Eat a nutrient-dense diet: Focus on whole foods rich in vitamins and minerals, especially magnesium and omega-3s. 💪🏼Stay active, but not excessively: Gentle exercise like walking or stretching can lower cortisol, while overtraining can raise it. By taking small steps to lower stress, you’ll feel more energiz