Functional Load

Functional load What is functional load? Functional load is the state of the body during the period when it works hard or is exposed to physical stress. This may be due to physical activity, mental work, or even stress or anxiety. Functional stress can affect many systems in our body, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, nervous, etc. They can cause changes in hormone levels, metabolism, brain activity levels and even in human behavior.

The effect of functional load on the body Physical activity helps improve physical fitness, strengthen muscles, increase endurance and improve psychological well-being. However, physical activity can also cause functional stress that may be more harmful than beneficial. For example, if a person does not exercise regularly or exercises at too high a pace, it can lead to muscle fatigue, pain, and possible wear and tear on tendons and ligaments.

Mental workload may also influence functional workload. Excessive mental activity can cause fatigue, increased irritability, disrupted sleep, and impair concentration and memory. At the same time, insufficient mental stress in some cases can lead to depression, apathy and other psychological problems.

Stress and anxiety can also cause functional stress in the body. With prolonged stress, cortisol levels increase, which leads to a decrease in blood glucose levels and an increase in the level of the stress hormone - adrenaline. This causes the effect of “emotional starvation” - the body needs increased nutrition, which can be expressed in eating “forgotten” snacks