Does HIIT cardio decrease or increase cortisol?

[nolpolin2]

I've been trying to reduce my cortisol as of lately, and I haven't seen any posts with clear answers.
Obviously cortisol is higher during the workout, But wouldn't the "runners high" afterwards make up for that?

 

[cuh4cuh]

Why are you trying to reduce your cortisol

 

[nolpolin2]

Why are you trying to reduce your cortisol

High cortisol fucks with sleep and can cause more weight gain

 

[nolpolin2]

https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cortisol-symptoms

 

[Deleted member 84200]

HIIT does temporarily spike your cortisol levels like most exercise.

 

[SoberAndRetarded]

hiit is good, helps you make gains imo

 

[Razzle]

HIIT temporarily decreases cortisol