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Recovery Deficit

Meaning

Recovery Deficit is a clinical state characterized by a persistent imbalance between physiological stress, such as intense training or chronic life demands, and the body’s capacity for systemic repair and restoration. This deficit results in a cumulative negative energy balance, suppressed anabolic signaling, and chronic low-grade inflammation, leading to impaired performance and increased risk of illness or injury. It is the measurable gap between required and achieved physiological recovery, a precursor to overtraining.