Baseline
Short definition
Baseline level of metrics before starting a training/program.
Full definition
Baseline is the set of initial physiological and anthropometric values (HR, HRV, %BF, strength, mass) from which progress is measured; critical for program evaluation and model calibration (incl. MIDA).
Examples
Baseline bench 1RM is 80 kg; 12-week goal is 100 kg.