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Physical Performance Kinetics

Meaning

Physical Performance Kinetics is the quantitative study of the rate and mechanisms by which the body generates, sustains, and recovers from physical work or exercise, with a specific focus on the underlying bioenergetic and hormonal dynamics. This analysis moves beyond simple measures of output, integrating factors like muscle fiber recruitment speed, substrate utilization rates (e.g., fat vs. carbohydrate oxidation), and the temporal response of anabolic and catabolic hormones. Understanding these kinetics is essential for optimizing training protocols and maximizing the physiological adaptations to exercise.