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Endurance Athlete Health

Meaning

A specialized state of physiological and hormonal well-being in individuals engaged in prolonged, high-volume physical activity, characterized by unique adaptations and specific vulnerabilities. This health profile requires careful monitoring of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, iron status, bone mineral density, and energy availability to prevent conditions like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and overtraining syndrome. Maintaining optimal hormonal and metabolic equilibrium is paramount for sustaining performance and long-term health.