Cortisol Isn't the Villain: Women, Lifting, and the Truth About Stress
It's a two-host episode (no referee!), and Gene and Megan go straight at one of the most common pieces of bad advice women still get: "Your cortisol is high… you should stop working out." They break down why cortisol is supposed to fluctuate, why strength training creates a healthy temporary spike, and how lifting actually improves the systems that help cortisol
They also hit the hard truth that makes strength training non-negotiable: after 30, women tend to lose muscle mass over time and bone density can decline each year—unless you load the system and give it a reason to adapt. The episode…
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