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By Hugo Rivera, About.com Guide to Bodybuilding since 2005

Top 7 Bodybuilding Cortisol Reducing Strategies

Saturday October 1, 2005
Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, that when produced in excess, reduces muscle mass and aids in depositing body fat. Obviously, this is not what the fitness enthusiast and bodybuilder needs. In this article, you will learn what are bodybuilding's top cortisol reducing strategies so that you can protect your lean mass during periods of intense bodybuilding training.

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