The Top Cortisol Myths in Fitness | Educational Video | Biolayne

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[@Strengthandconditioning60]

If I hear one more person say not to drink coffee when I wake up because "cortisol" I'm going to scream. And probably raise my cortisol from screaming

[@sergeitemores2673]

Peobably you Ned to wait at least 1 hr after wakeup in order to drink coffe

[@Strengthandconditioning60]

@sergeitemores2673 I will not. I don't believe all the bs about cortisol. It's hype. Cortisol actually has benefits but people act like it's demonic and needs to be exorcized from the body. You can't live without cortisol, it's a essential hormone for life

[@ColinDeWaay]

I think it was around 2013 when I first starting deep diving into your content cause I found an article of yours on anabolic hormones from workouts just like I was looking into. Totally changed how I looked at things. Glad that was 2013 and not 2023. 😂 appreciate all you do and have done my friend.

[@ix_ra5290]

So if I workout high intensity with having high cortisol it means am not gonna build muscles ???

[@scotchbarrel4429]

I was a big fan of Dr Berg, after watching several of your vids and having first learnt about you from Hubermans vid, im now second guessing all of Bergs advice 😂 I feel like i initially his schtick was to improve peoples lives through health advice, but it seems that theres been alot of stretching the facts as youve pointed out, youre expertise in nutrition is awesome to learn from, even my local supplement store owner who also does powerlifting is a big fan of you for several years, p.s. great vid thanks 👊😎

[@slavbarbie]

"Dr." Berg is a Scientologist, tells you something.

[@pga176]

Dr Berg saved my life . Lost 60 lbs and have kept it off !!!!

[@billybigballssteubing2243]

And a chiropractor

[@slavbarbie]

@@billybigballssteubing2243 ewww

[@thomasingoglia2227]

Communication is the response that you get. Just look at Berg's responses on KZbin. People are transformed by his work. I like Layne Norton's work as well. Dr Layne likes to say, "Stay in your lane." I don't think he has the training as many of high IQ docs that are teachers that I have met that have a unique take on cortisol. He is not a trained is treating illness. One time Dr. DiAgostino, PhD was giving a presentation, and I asked with a smile, "Why does your weightlifting partner, Dr. Layne Norton disagree with you on your major points?" He responded with a smile, "Hey, he and I are close friends. While, I cannot speak for him, he might be a traditionalist that might want to stick to what is works." My response, was, "Well, he seems to be ignoring your science. But, at the same time, he lifts a lot more than you do," and laughed. Controversy is good in science. That is why I love Norton. But, I think a lot of his points are not relevant and he has no experience treating sick people. You might respond by saying: But, Adrenal fatigue is not recognized by the medical establishment. My response: The medical establishment thinks that that Covid came from a pangolin. They think that Lyme disease cannot be chronic. There is so much bullshit in the medical community. You have never had any condition like this... of course you will be condescending. Science changes. Norton has had views on BCAAs, stuff that he has gotten his PhD in. He led in this area of science. And that science has changed and his views have changed radically. He has had views on intermittent fasting that has changed. It may take decades, but in the end, there is a reason why great doctors treat important people (eg. rich, famous, biohacking, professional athletes) with adrenal problems. There is a reason why they go to conferences and discuss their treatment protocols. It's not some one-off chiropractor. Its organizations of tens of thousands of doctors worldwide. Arguing semantics and terms is for democrats. "You shouldn't use that term is a weak argument to me." Afterall, laypeople need words to wrap their heads around what can be a serious condition, to get the results that they need. One day will see how this all relates to Cushings and Addison's disease. Science just takes so long to catch up with practitioners. I personally believe that the MDs, NDs and other practitioners are often ahead of the scientists. Science just moves so much slower than clinical practice.

[@nutritionbyelsa]

i literally learn SOOO much here - what i love the most is that i always get the value of conencting a basic, basic, seemingly non-interestring / important toopic i learn in uni and then learn how that topic is actually relevant and then I also learn how to think deeper, like in the semgaglutide thing about it being a peptide hormone, so obvi you cannot take it as a pill... you just digest it and then its useless so it must be injected, i love learning the simple overlooked stuff like that

[@thehiitman0074]

I will tell you one thing so me being an instructor for 22 years I was doing 10 classes a day which activated my cortisol out the roof and the fact that I was waking up at three in the morning to do the first class at five in the morning back to back And doing hiit Training on top of that did activate my cortisol… so I have to agree to disagree with a lot of things you said, because depending on the person, especially women that go through menopause, and other things that are challenge with their lives can be spiked up automatically… And on the last note too much hiit Training was a downfall to me, but changing my routine and adding back longer rest periods was the best thing I ever did so again I agree agree to disagree. There’s more to it than what you’re saying here … and on the last note, I always tell my clients to do the bloodwork every six months because that my friend is the main key to everything here not just going off KZbin videos when you don’t have Evidence to back it up that’s why I always say numbers never lie with that said be blessed🙏🏽

[@nadav20990]

Great Video lanye keep the good job and spread real knowledge and not BS

[@zzz-jj6zh]

Cortisol lowers metabolism and makes it harder to lose fat. It doesn't make you gain fat, but it sure as hell makes it HARDER to lose it. Especially when cutting down to very lean levels of body fat.

[@jasonfournier5235]

One implication that you did not mention is how elevated cortisol may impact sleep, especially when performing intense exercise in the late evening. Has the literature investigated whether doing intense exercise at, say, 9-10:30pm impact sleep at 11pm or do cortisol levels decrease rapidly enough for that to not be an issue?

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Doing intense exercise half an hour before sleep obviously isn't a good idea lol

[@canden-t7w]

A little stress is normal and even be a plus. People who say never have stress are completely not realistic.

[@davidwest5177]

Awesome vid as always and you always get a like from me.... Would be awesome to see some content about the nervous system and it's importance/job with building muscle💪

[@ThingsYoudontwanttohear]

So happy this channel is growing! Keep it up! Forward to 400K!

[@billycasimir1469]

I’ve been waiting on this! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@samivey8416]

Love the information!

[@REALVINERGY]

This is so interesting ( but also frustrating to me ), as I have been diagnosed recently with some pretty bad diabetes type 1. I'm only 24 but my body was barely making any insulin on its own anymore. Nontheless, every doctor I've spoken to untill now has adviced me to reduce my strength training and to increase cardiovasular training. I already ride my bike +30min every day and do some treadmill incline walking 2 or 3 days a week, but still I got the whole " well, strenght training increases your adrenaline and cortisol causing your blood pressure to spike hurr durr. "

[@timmat8029]

Once you're in insulin therapy you'll be fine though

[@REALVINERGY]

@@timmat8029 It most definitely won't get worse from here, true, but If my doctors can't even portray basic information like this, I am wondering whar else they'll get wrong

[@bodi.a.r]

​@@REALVINERGYcheck out barbell medicine.

[@nicorellius]

Great info dump! Thanks Layne

[@MichaelHorstmann]

Does chronically elevated cortisol affect calories out though?

[@flippflopps4026]

Great to hear you on the James Smith podcast ❤

[@markjohnson3737]

Who knew Al Gore had rhythm?

[@triston5540]

I knew

[@JJ-ts5db]

I unfortunately have cushings disease. Could you do a vid or elaborate on how actually having those extremely elevated cortisol levels for 3+ years can affect your body/ bodybuilding goals. As well as elevated chronic cortisol levels effects on bone, joints, tendons…etc? I feel as though I’m alwayssss injured and prone to injury now at only 27. Where I was an athlete growing up with no issues. I can barely live life now without caution. Can cortisol have those effects?

[@timmat8029]

You should be best to work with an endocrinologist

[@Individualati]

The main mechanism by which prolonged/excessive cortisol affects joints is by degrading collagen. One workaround is to use lighter weight and super slow reps, which would put less stress on joints. That's not ideal, but better than nothing.

[@aspiresk8boarding]

Addressing thyroid function will give the adrenals less work to do.

[@halfassrockstar]

Another great video!

[@elijahp.3720]

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[@JDell913]

This is for you Al!!

[@SirAlexanderdeLarge]

Great, as per usual!

[@jaydmond7258]

Dr Layne.. I hear a lot of studies that Vitamin D3 regulates cortisol levels. Can it regulate it in times of stress to keep cortisol levels in check. I value your opinion as you are one the the most honest and upfront people in this space. Thanks

[@bradfry2259]

As a type one diabetic that gets the dawn phenomenon regularly I'm familiar with the effects of cortisol.

[@Wokturdsniff]

I’m pretty sure it was Dr. Scott Conelly that coined the term “negative calorie petitioners”. and a study was performance with people on prednisone, that gained body fat without an increase in calories.

[@laurent.2350]

One health guru (Thomas) said to not drink coffee when you wake up because it causes cortisol to rise. Thoughts?

[@whysoserious8666]

Just a variation on the argument that your heart will beat a limited number of beats and exercise only increases heart beats so therefore you you shouldn’t exercise. People really used to say that.

[@ok4698]

Great video

[@mosin9105]

Thanks

[@fmerritt00]

What about caffiene and cortisol? I know it raises cortisol but by how much? How much is cortisol raised based on 100mg caffiene vs 300mg caffiene? How much catabolism am I experiencing jf I ingest a lot of caffiene...the data is hard to find..

[@Danielm103]

interested in this too, read your somewhere body adjusts... unless maybe you're a caffeine freak like me lol

[@fmerritt00]

@Danielm103 I am lol and I want to cut it out completely and see how that affects my body but it's darn hard

[@RM-jb2bv]

How do people w skinny fat phenotype accumulate visceral fat? Is a calorie surplus a precondition?

[@stargazerbird]

The belly fat thing is a big issue though. If you yo yo up and down the weight range the danger is you take it off the healthy places when you cut and then add the new fat to the belly over the holidays. Gets worse with every decade.

[@FatFreeRevolution]

Great vid thanks

[@walid7885]

I think you misunderstood strenuous exercise. They're probably talking about boot-camps. They're brutal, there is no rest between sets and there is no gradual overload of stress in exercises. Whether you're an Olympic athlete or someone who didn't train for 4 years, it's the same routine. My resting heart rate drops only when I skip a class. I sleep better when I skip a class. Haven't lost a pound in 8 weeks, my belly circumference is the same in 8 weeks. It's crazy.

[@bishboria]

4:08 someone outside the recording area was clearly not happy with Layne's conclusion about cortisol

[@thoreaurug2142]

Sounded like a ghost stepping on a Lego.

[@R055LE.1]

Question! Does chronically high cortisol negatively affect energy expenditure mechanically? That is, outside of "i don't feel good so I'm gonna stay on the couch"

[@brucejensen3081]

Cortisol is awesome. If cortisol is chronic, not so good. You have to use your mind to use it to get the energy when you need it.

[@RareSightz]

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[@beaucross8335]

Are there studies specific to cortisol in patients with Grave's Disease or other thyroid issues? A common thought in that community is that elevated cortisol is uniquely problematic.

[@aprilhassell1747]

You take breaks in between sets so that helps cortisol. Running is different

[@ClulssCrs3310]

Well yeah, cortisol happens in training, is a no brainer. But to ALWAYS HAVE IT HIGH IS BAD. All is bad when not done within parameters. Is about time not about having it or not. This is a no brainer.

[@dive2drive314]

The only myth that I was always wondering about is working out too many consecutive days. I often train two muscle groups at a time for high intensity 45 minutes and do 2 on and 1 off split.. been doing it for years. I usually need that day of rest anyway, but sometimes if it's something like abs/calves then next day legs, the following I feel like i could do another workout but worry about too much stress. I guess everyone is different as well..

[@lukaszgudaniec9143]

Hi there, I love your videos. Very informative and science-based. I have a question though. Do you have any videos on how to train with elevated cortisol? I mean, it is nearly the top range most of the time but not passing over yet. I was told to slow down. My cortisol is probably higher due to mental stress. Do you think that intensive training plus weights can get it back to normal or better stop for a while? Thank you again

[@pattita90]

Did you get your answers?

[@fla8731]

algo

[@kimdecker8901]

Really appreciate this stuff, Layne! And hey, how can someone like me who's NOT on Facepage, Insta OR Twitter (I know, I know; it's a sanity-saving measure) contact you? I'm reporting a story on the crazy sports-nutrition advice that influencers are pedaling out there, and I'd love to feature your insights as something of a counterweight to the madness. Would you be game to give me an interview?...

[@evanhadkins5532]

My concern is getting rid of visceral fat (type 2 diabetic).

[@brucejensen3081]

This has me thinking, and I can't really find stuff on it. Does preworkout harm anabolism prior to a workout? Like without stimulants cortisol, adrenalin, blood pressure and such naturally increase when lifting, then there is an almost immediate turn off afterwards. With stimulants they are increased to help with getting in a catabolic state. The stimulants don't turn off once you are done, trying to keep you in a catabolic state, surely this effects anabolism, recovery will be slower, you will be more sore and growing less

[@jilll8526]

I hear this a lot for people with PCOS - don't work out daily because of cortisol. I actually feel a TON better working out daily, though. Does the presence of PCOS change your advice?

[@LL-hs4jo]

Cortisol in small doses is fine. Without it we would die. Though.. If it's kept lower it's proven to be far healthier. If your cortisol is low it will be easier to keep lean and much easier to build mass. I've personally used Emodin. A very potent cortisol blocker and the physique changes were incredible. An amazing supplement. I also felt much better.

[@aprilhassell1747]

Chronic High cortisol leads to low cortisol..low is worse. Dr. Elizabeth Bright explains why.

[@NISHANTKUMAR-oh1fl]

Ham vi stress me jyada rahte gym karne ke bad vi body me muscle nhi banta h to ye emodin kya h ise le sakte h ham mera physics vi kharab ho gya h depression me rahne ke karan

[@jfrizzle626]

Can you do a video on Ashwaghanda?

[@ElethuDuna]

Does cortisol prevent you from losing fat?

[@1922johnboy]

Excellent ❤😮😊

[@brandot989]

Can you please give your opinion on a few interviews with David Sinclair speaking about the benefits of fasting.

[@user-ij8no5zw6u-]

All the stress related hormones are ok for a short period of time, cortisol is very bad when chronic. This is most cases I think and looking it that way, then it is indeed bad. But the peak during and after workout is common sense it can't be bad.

[@tylerlightman]

Yes I agree the cortisol can redistribute fat mass

[@klocugh12]

Second most maligned hormone.

[@jasonlorance1918]

Great video! What about the myth that you shouldn't have coffee first thing in the am, because your cortisol levels are already high and coffee will make it worse? Thanks!

[@pablov1323]

Very interesting

[@_negentropy_]

algorithm glorimath maglorith and thragloim walked into a bar…

[@GayBearBro2]

For the algorithm!

[@Samuraimonkey75]

Waiting for Robert Sapolsky. And "Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" is a great book.

[@civilapalyan6253]

Great insights! (For the algorithm :-))

[@olgazavilohhina6854]

Для алгоритма

[@LBCWellnessCompany]

I’m curious on the effects of the body with someone who is chronically stressed and doing hiit workouts more than let’s just say walking/strength training. I was trying to find some peer reviewed articles but haven’t quite found I think what I’m wanting answered. Any insight or knowledge is appreciated!

[@michellegraham4628]

Now I am confused… I have been diagnosed with HPA dysfunction and advised to keep activity to that which minimises stress on my body. I walk an hour each day. Apparently this won’t be forever but only until I sort the chronically high levels of cortisol. Guessing at some point of healing my body will return to factory settings. Would love your learned view of HPA dysfunction and appropriate solutions

[@PinkelefantZ3]

Yes! I would greatly appreciate this as well. Sleep disturbances associated with HPA dysfunction has got to be the worst part for me.

[@pierrejeanes]

"Your only goona get fat if u r in a calorie surplus " yeah and everyone that wants to grow muscle 💪 are in a calorie surplus buddy

[@RoidfreeSenior]

Kinda like inflammation... gets a bad rap, but a requirement of the system

[@karlhungus5554]

Comment for the algorithmic gods of KZbin. May they look favorably upon this channel and its holy messenger.

[@applerunner1184]

Algo

[@ItsEskai]

Layne Norton is Based

[@thechickenwhoflew]

What does that mean?

[@SpearedPage]

Argo Lythm

[@shaybaybaybaybaymarie]

You remind me of John Cooper from Skillet

[@aprilhassell1747]

Butter lowers cortisol

[@gokukakarot1855]

For the algorithm

[@donwinston]

👏(for the algorithm)

[@bored8715]

4:09 what was that lol

[@TheodoreChin-ih7xz]

nice

[@andrewzach1921]

For the algorithm.

[@PistolPete3322]

Al Gore rhythm

[@jakelake4312]

I love 2023, we got nerds that look like body builders

[@ObboB223]

Comment for Algo

[@Caseman984]

Oh hey I asked about this

[@johnwayne3491]

FTA

[@Dave-lx3vt]

For the algorithmmmmmm!

[@Ruudwardt]

I wonder if the sharp acute spike of cortisol (and other stress markers) signal the system to liberate more free testosterone. These being in sort of in a counterbalancing dance would therefore reduce cortisol baseline in the long run.

[@Zac-ek8nh]

FOR THE ALGORITHM

[@rj4545]

💯

[@SullivanKelly85]

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[@joerockhead7246]

I was afraid to watch this. It's about cortisol.

[@lawyerboy82]

F.T.A

[@traviskruger2263]

like

[@Bejkomut]

Hello Al Gore.

[@voteforhamsandwich1112]

More bullshit from Layne

[@syMarcAn]

Our bodies are amazing, and all by accident, lol. Our design and function have obviously been designed by a higher intelligence. You wouldn't believe that a computer came into existence by accident. Even if you left its components on the floor not assembled for 5 billion years, it would never become a fully functional computer (not to mention the operating system design and function), would it. Why do people believe that our bodies, more complex in design and function than anything humans can come up with, just appeared and evolved from some kind of prehistoric slime. And don't tell there is proof of evolution because none of the so-called evidence of evolution stands up to any kind of scrutiny. The so-called evolutionary evidence seems to be just made up nonsense! Rant over, ta 😂

[@ryanshigley7595]

comment. algorithm

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for the algorithm!

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for the algorithm

[@blainebowling3303]

FTA

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Algo

[@ruimarques1979]

For the algorithm