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MG (Endocrine Gland)

Endocrine Gland mass

MIDA

Short definition

Endocrine gland mass (e.g. adrenal glands) in the MIDA model.

Full definition

MG is a MIDA variable for the mass of a hormone-secreting gland (e.g. testosterone or cortisol). It adapts to training loads and determines the hormonal response reserve.

Examples

Chronic overtraining reduces adrenal MG.

Related terms

MIDA HG (Hormone in Gland) HB (Hormone in Blood) HM (Hormone in Muscle) Stress Dose