Episode 15: Optimizing Testosterone and Cortisol for Muscle Development and Recovery
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The human body is an amazing machine, designed to better itself. One way it does this? Through muscle growth and recovery!
It's well known that testosterone and cortisol are two important hormones for muscle development and recovery, keeping these two hormones in balance is critical for anyone seeking to build muscle or recover from injury. However, what's not as well known is how to optimize these hormones for maximum benefit.
When both hormones are in balance, they can optimize muscle development and recovery. However, when one hormone is out of balance with the other, it can lead to problems. There are a few things you can do to optimize your testosterone and cortisol levels. Sit down with us as we talk more about this in our new episode!
Listen in as we talk about:
- [0:01] What It’s Like to Have Cortisol and Testosterone Imbalance
- [04:59] Benefits of Building Muscle to Have More Energy
- [09:35] What is Recovery? Is it Complicated?
- [12:57] Why It’s Important to Vary Your Gym/Workout Activity
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