How to Use Exercise to Reduce Cortisol
Many of the women who come to me for one-on-one and group coaching come to me with hormonal imbalances. Many of these imbalances are a result of overtraining. They’ve adopted the ‘all or nothing’ approach to their nutrition and fitness which has left their hormones wrecked and in much need of repair and rejuvenation. If there’s a will, there’s a way to for how to use exercise to reduce cortisol. Read on for details! What is Overtraining Syndrome?⠀ Overtraining and overtraining syndrome is a real thing, and it’s not reserved for extreme athletes. Everyday women who are actively pursuing their own weight loss goals often fall into the overtraining trap. They go into their workouts seeking results with hours and hours (and hours) of training. They do not allow their bodies to rest and recover between workouts, so they end up damaging their hormones and their bodies.⠀⠀ Symptoms of overtraining syndrome include:⠀ ⠀ ▪️insomnia⠀ ▪️fatigue⠀ ▪️headaches⠀ ▪️frequent colds, inf