Dr. Moore: Excessive workout intensity elevates cortisol and degrades muscle
Dr. Tyna Moore · Ozempic Expert: They’re Lying To You About Getting Fat | Dr. Tyna Moore · Mar 26, 2025 · at 15:00
Dr. Tyna Moore discusses exercise physiology and hormone balance with Codie Sanchez on BigDeal, explaining why high-intensity workouts can undermine muscle-building efforts.
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“Cortisol is also catabolic. Cortisol chews up your tissues. So if we're cranking cortisol in the gym, but we're trying to gain muscle, you can see where intensity needs to be dialed in for the individual.”
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