09/15/2025
Logging long miles on the road or trails🏃♀️🚴♀️??
➡️Here’s the thing: endurance training is amazing for heart health + mental strength, but it also cranks up cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone.
➡️When cortisol stays high for too long, it can lead to:
🔹Hormonal imbalances (especially during perimenopause and post menopause!) I’m living proof of this - reach out to hear my experience.
Increased belly fat & muscle breakdown
🔹Fatigue & slower recovery
🔹Disrupted sleep & mood swings
Women are especially sensitive because our hormones naturally fluctuate, & chronic stress from overtraining can push our bodies toward burnout instead of strength.
💡 Pro tip: Schedule rest days, strength training, proper fueling, & stress-reducing practices to keep cortisol in check & support your health long-term. You don’t want to have to take time off from the thing you love to allow your body to heal & recover.
✨ Train smarter, not harder — your body will thank you!