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Functional Performance Benchmarking

Meaning

The systematic process of quantitatively measuring and comparing an individual’s physiological capacities against established clinical standards or optimal reference populations to assess true biological function, rather than merely relying on static biomarker levels. This benchmarking includes metrics like cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, cognitive speed, and hormonal rhythmicity. The goal is to establish a functional baseline and track therapeutic progress against tangible, real-world performance metrics.