Author: Streamline

You wake up early. You train hard. You sweat properly. You push through fatigue because discipline feels powerful. But somewhere along the way, your period becomes irregular. Ovulation feels inconsistent. Cycles stretch longer than they used to. You’re told stress might be a factor. You dismiss it because exercise is supposed to reduce stress. Here’s the uncomfortable truth. For some women, the gym is not reducing stress. It’s amplifying it. When “Fit” and “Fertile” Stop Aligning Extreme HIIT sessions. Marathon training. Daily heavy lifting. Back-to-back cardio. These forms of exercise build endurance and strength. They also raise cortisol significantly. Cortisol…