When it comes to working out, it’s go hard or go home. You’ve got to give every workout 110% and dig deep for those last few reps… right? Well, not necessarily. Turns out, long, arduous workouts can actually do you more harm than good, and not jus t because they increase your risk of injury. Going too hard during your workouts can trigger the stress hormone cortisol, especially if you’re already stressed. This sends your body into fight-or-flight mode, which slows some key functions in the body, including your metabolism and immune system. This can lead you to catch every cold going around and encourage your body to cling onto fat. This growing awareness that more is not always more has given rise to a new wave of cortisol-conscious workouts. What is a cortisol-conscious workout? View this post on Instagram Ready. Set. Row!! @samreneeflores is bringing the heat this week!! . . . . . . . . #BoltCult #LitMethod #LowImpactTraining #fitnes...
