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Functional Fitness Capacity

Meaning

Functional Fitness Capacity represents the measurable ability of an individual to perform daily living activities and tasks requiring integrated strength, endurance, mobility, and coordination with efficiency and without undue fatigue. This metric moves beyond isolated muscle strength to assess the holistic, real-world utility of the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. It is a vital clinical indicator of overall healthspan, resilience, and the hormonal environment’s support for maintaining physical autonomy throughout aging. Declining capacity often correlates with detrimental hormonal shifts.