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Human Performance Baseline

Meaning

A quantitative, individualized metric representing the maximum sustainable level of physical, cognitive, and emotional output that an individual can consistently maintain without incurring an excessive allostatic load or compromising long-term health. Establishing this baseline requires a multifactorial assessment of physiological biomarkers, including heart rate variability, diurnal cortisol curve, and key metabolic panel markers. It serves as the reference point against which all adaptive responses and therapeutic interventions are measured, ensuring that performance optimization does not lead to overtraining or burnout.