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Cortisol Suppression through Fitness

Meaning

The clinical strategy of utilizing targeted physical activity to mitigate or reduce chronically elevated baseline cortisol levels, thereby promoting a healthier hormonal milieu. While acute, intense exercise temporarily raises cortisol, the long-term, adaptive effect of consistent, appropriately dosed fitness is a reduction in HPA axis overactivity. This adaptation is crucial for stress resilience and metabolic health.