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Podcast: Barbell Shrugged
Episode: [Cortisol] The Science of Stress w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Coach Travis Mash
Description: Welcome to another episode of Barbell Shrugged! In this episode, we will be diving into the topic of cortisol and the stress response system. First, we will discuss the stress response system and how it works. Our bodies have a built-in response to stress, known as the fight or flight response. This response is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. Next, we will talk about the function of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and has several important...