Stress and the neuroendocrine system: the role of exercise as a stressor and modifier of stress.
In this article, the physiological impact of one form of stress - physical exercise - on the neuroendocrine system will be discussed. The specific intent of the review is to present an overview of stress endocrinology, the conceptual models associated with this area of study, and a discourse on the dual role of exercise as both a stressor and a modifier of stress within the neuroendocrine system. These points are addressed with respect to the current research literature dealing with exercise endocrinology in an adult population.
Hackney
Anthony C
AC
Professor and Director, Applied Physiology Laboratory, University of North Carolina, Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health and Medicine, CB # 8700 - Fetzer Building, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA, Tel.: +1 919 962 0334, ach@email.unc.edu.