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Physical Capacity

Meaning

Physical Capacity is the quantitative, measurable extent of an individual’s integrated ability to perform work, exercise, and the essential activities of daily living, reflecting the coordinated function of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. It encompasses critical metrics such as muscular strength, endurance, and maximal oxygen uptake, serving as a robust, functional indicator of overall physiological fitness and biological age. Maintaining high physical capacity is a primary, actionable objective in preventative medicine and longevity research.