Elinvoimaa
Elinvoimaa is a Finnish concept meaning vitality or life force. It refers to the capacity of living beings to maintain health, energy, and functional ability, and to recover from stress or illness. In everyday Finnish, elinvoimaa is used to describe a person’s vigor, resilience, and overall well-being. In public health, sports science, and media, the term is employed to discuss the factors that sustain an active and resilient life.
Etymology: The word combines elin (life, organism) with voima (power, strength). The form elinvoimaa is the partitive
Contexts and factors: Elinvoimaa is influenced by nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental health, social connections, and
Measurement and limitations: There is no universal standard for measuring elinvoimaa. Researchers may use self-rated health,
Related concepts: The term is linked to broader ideas such as hyvinvointi (well-being), kunto (fitness), and health-related