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Activity Substitution Metrics

Meaning

Activity Substitution Metrics quantify the physiological impact of replacing one form of physical activity with another, particularly evaluating shifts in metabolic and hormonal profiles. Clinically, this involves assessing how substituting high-intensity exercise with low-impact activity influences stress hormones like cortisol or anabolic hormones such as testosterone. Understanding these substitutions is crucial for tailoring movement prescriptions to individual hormonal states, preventing overtraining syndrome, and supporting adrenal health. The data provides a precise measurement of the bio-energetic cost and recovery demands associated with activity modifications.