| ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| AE | Aerobic exercise |
| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CON | “No exercise” (control) |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CVS | Chronic variable stress |
| CORT | Cortisol |
| CRF | Corticotropin-releasing factor |
| DHEA | Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate |
| DST | Dexamethasone suppression test |
| GH | Growth hormone |
| GHD | Growth hormone deficiency |
| HIT | High-intensity interval training |
| HPA | Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal |
| HPT | Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid |
| IL | Interleukin |
| L-5-HTP | L-5-hydroxytryptamine |
| MCT | Moderate continuous training |
| MDD | Major depressive disorder |
| mPFC | Medial prefrontal cortex |
| p5-HT | Plasma serotonin |
| PTSD | Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| PVN | Paraventricular nucleus |
| REM | Rapid eye movement |
| SSRI | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| T | Testosterone |
| TNF | Tumor necrosis factor |