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Physiological Readiness

Meaning

Physiological readiness is a state of optimal internal balance and resource availability that enables an individual’s body to effectively meet the demands of physical, metabolic, or psychological stressors. This metric moves beyond simple health status to quantify the body’s adaptive capacity and recovery status. Key indicators include heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate, and sleep quality, which collectively reflect the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Achieving high physiological readiness is a central goal in optimizing performance, recovery, and hormonal resilience.