Cortisol IS NOT your enemy!!

[@Kajko-tw6tu]

Cortisol is not an enemy until it is above normal range in long time

[@danielt5955]

So hormone balance is the key! Thank you love your videos

[@chimpyearlgreyshayo5789]

I dont know what to believe anymore

[@TheMr0450]

Wudnt it be nice to have continuous cortisol monitor ala cgm ..what doesnt get monitored ,doesnt get managed!

[@SullivanKelly85]

Understood, however I don't think anyone has the problem of not enough cortisol unless their HTPA axis is completely toasted- from chronic excess cortisol. Or is this a misunderstanding?

[@THIBARMY]

There are people who actually inhibit cortisol too much either by taking supplements that can lower cortisol or, more likely, by consuming too much carbs right before a workout. Carbs have been shown to decrease intra-workout cortisol production. While a small/moderate carb intake prior to a workout can be helpful, too much can have a sedative effect by reducing cortisol and adrenaline

[@ProGamER__801]

Hi Sir, does muscle memory require calories surplus or you should just only take enough protein to get gains back ? ✊✊🤛🤛🤩

[@THIBARMY]

Building muscle does not "require" a caloric surplus. It is *possible* to gain muscle eating at maintenance, and even in a slight deficit. BUT consuming a caloric surplus speeds up the muscle growth process. Now... regaining lost muscle is easier than gaining it in the first place. So it is easier to regain lost muscle without being in a surplus than gaining muscle normally without being in a surplus. THE POINT IS: It is possible to regain lost muscle without being in a surplus BUT it will still be faster if you are in a surplus.

[@swilda123]

Poliquin made it up!

[@THIBARMY]

Well, not entirely... there is some scientific data showing that individuals with chronically elevated cortisol store more intra-visceral fat. But yeah, Charles used to extrapolate freely and is not always correct