Most* people want cortisol levels elevated in the morning & low evening & at night

Well SupportedA normal cortisol rhythm involves high levels upon waking, a rise a couple of hours after waking, a fall in the afternoon, and low levels at bedtime.

Partially SupportedExercising late in the day is acceptable if caffeine intake is avoided and post-exercise relaxation techniques are employed.

Partially SupportedBright light, caffeine, exercise, deliberate cold exposure, and stress increase cortisol levels.

Partially SupportedNight owls may benefit from exercising at night, which is the opposite of the standard cortisol pattern.

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Most* people want cortisol levels elevated in the morning &amp; low evening &amp; at night

Most* people want cortisol levels elevated in the morning & low evening & at night