VEŽBANJE KAO FAKTOR MODIFIKACIJE NIVOA KORTIZOLA

• Main Authors: Biljana Vitošević (Author), Tatjana Popović-Ilić (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Montenegrin Sports Academy and Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1451-7485; 2337-0351
• Keywords: cortisol; exercise; stress; Sports; GV557-1198.995
• Source: Sport Mont, Vol IX, Iss 31-32-33, Pp 337-342 (2011)

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone secreted from the adrenal cortex and it represents a key component of the hormonal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The best-known metabolic effects of cortisol on the metabolism are the stimulation of gluconeogenesis, increased protein catabolism and increased lipolysis. Exercise is considered as a specific stressor that can modify the cortisol levels in the human body. The intensity and duration of exercise are factors that determine the response of cortisol. This article is a brief review on the effects of the cortisol responses at different intensity of exercise, its relationship with testosterone and highlights the importance of its role as a hormonal component of adaptation of the organism to exercise that preserves and protects the body from the negative physiological consequences.