Fitness Versus Functional
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Fitness Versus Functional
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This episode explains that functional health goes beyond traditional fitness metrics, defining it instead as purpose-driven capacity that translates biology into real-world actions, such as getting off the floor or navigating unassisted. This concept focuses heavily on adaptability and resilience, contrasting with static lab measurements by evaluating how the body responds to dynamic demands like stress, movement, or postural changes. The episode introduces Finch Q, a system that tracks these vital functional benchmarks, including gait variability, balance, and heart rate recovery, through continuous, passive monitoring. By analyzing these subtle changes, Finch Q aims to detect early signs of decline, helping users stay ahead of a crisis rather than reacting after a problem surfaces. Ultimately, it argues that focusing on functional metrics is key to maintaining independence and promoting active, mindful living in an increasingly distracted world.