Fatigue Indexing

Definition

Measuring how accumulated fatigue affects performance over time to prevent overtraining—basically data-driven proof that you can't hustle forever.

Example Usage

We use fatigue indexing to monitor if athletes are overtraining.

Origin

Developed in sports science, particularly in team sports monitoring

Fun Fact

Subjective measures like sleep quality and resting heart rate are surprisingly good fatigue indicators.

Source: Sports Science and Performance Monitoring

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