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Post-Forties Performance Ceiling

Meaning

Post-Forties Performance Ceiling is the clinically observed phenomenon where an individual’s maximal physical, cognitive, and metabolic capacity plateaus or begins a measurable, age-related decline typically after the fourth decade of life. This ceiling is characterized by a reduction in physiological reserve, a diminished capacity for recovery, and a perceived limit to further gains in strength, endurance, or cognitive processing speed. Addressing this ceiling is a central goal in longevity and performance medicine, aiming to extend the period of peak human function.