Cortisol, Stress & Exercise: A Guide to Manage Stress Through Movement

Feeling burnt, or stuck in a cycle of stress that just won’t quit? This eBook unpacks how stress and cortisol impact your body — and how to use movement as medicine.

Written by a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Stress, Cortisol & Exercise breaks down the science in a way that’s clear, relatable, and actually useful. You’ll learn how to support your nervous system, balance cortisol levels, and choose the right kind of exercise for your body when it's under stress.

Inside you’ll discover:

• What cortisol really is and why it's not the enemy
• How chronic stress affects your energy, hormones, and recovery
• Why not all exercise is helpful when you’re stressed (and what to do instead)
• Practical movement tips to reduce stress, not add to it
• Evidence-backed strategies to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control

This is for you if:

• You’re navigating stress, burnout, or anxiety
• You know exercise is good for you, but don’t know where to start 
• You want to move in ways that support your health, hormones, and mood