145 The HPA Axis and Exercise

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover:The HPA Axis - what it is and what it doesWays to measure function of the HPA AxisCortisol isn't king, it's also not the enemyHow to recognize HPA Axis Dysfunction, burnout, and Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)Best practices for preserving the HPA AxisHow endurance training, interval training and resistance training affect HPA Axis activity acutely and chronically - and what this means for fitness athletesWhy everyone is getting on the endurance training bandwagonWhy "hybrid competitions" are explodingWhy fitness and strength sport athletes crave adrenalineWhy former fitness and strength sport athletes get into endurance trainingWhy the high-low model has emerged as a best practice in elite endurance trainingReference:Endocrine responses of the stress system to different types of exercise​https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11154-022-09758-1