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"BURNING" FAT EXPLAINED
Burning fat originates from the knowledge that when fat reacts with oxygen, a combustion reaction occurs, releasing light or heat energy.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 24, 20235 min read
AEROBIC COMPETITIVE TYPES EXPLAINED
In the world of aerobic competitive sports (running, swimming, cycling, etc.), each event depends on a specific aerobic fitness component.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 24, 20235 min read
THE ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD EXPLAINED
Contrary to its name, the anaerobic threshold (AnT) is more of an indication of a person's aerobic fitness.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 23, 20235 min read
METABOLISM - THE METABOLIC EQUIVALENT EXPLAINED
An RVO2 of 3.5 mL/Kg/min thus is define as the same as one Metabolic Equivalent (1 MET).
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 23, 20234 min read
METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART IV - THE OXIDATIVE (AEROBIC) METABOLIC PATHWAY
he third metabolic pathway in order of dominance of energy production is the oxidative phosphorylation metabolic pathway.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20235 min read
METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART III - THE GLYCOLYTIC METABOLIC PATHWAY
The second metabolic pathway in order of dominance of energy production is anaerobic glycolysis. This pathway breaks down carbs.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20233 min read
METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART II - THE PHOSPHOGAN METABOLIC PATHWAY
The first metabolic pathway in order of dominance of energy production is the phosphagen metabolic pathway.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20232 min read
METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART I - AN INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM
Each metabolic pathway is a set of bio-chemical reactions that occur in a specific order, resulting in the creation of ATP within the cells.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20233 min read
GRADIENTS
Gradients are a phenomenon that most likely results in movement of energy, fluids, or gases.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20233 min read
MUSCLE WORK DYNAMICS
Skeletal muscles develop force, that is used to pull on a tendon, that in turn, pulls on a bone, resulting in skeletal movement.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20232 min read
SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS TYPES EXPLAINED
As part of it principles structure, skeletal muscles are arranged in groups of muscle fibers surrounded by fascia.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20234 min read
VO2 - OXYGEN CONSUMPTION
VO2 is the golden standard for aerobic fitness and any possible health benefits that may result from being aerobically fit.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20233 min read
AEROBIC FITNESS EXPLAINED
Multiple definitions exist to what aerobic fitness is, as well as multiple ways to improve a person's aerobic fitness.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20233 min read
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE) EXPLAINED
Combining the phrase "I know my body best" and the idea of rating the influence of exercise, leads to the establishment of the RPE scales.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20234 min read
THE REPETITION MAXIMUM SCALE
The Repetition Maximum (RM) Scale is used to estimate the intensity of weight lifting workouts.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 17, 20233 min read
EJECTION FRACTION
Ejection fraction is a physiological representative of cardiac efficiency. learn more about ejection fraction.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 16, 20232 min read
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESERVE EXPLAINED
Physiological budgets exist just the same as monetary budgets exist.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 15, 20233 min read
BLOOD PRESSURE EXPLAINED
Blood pressure explained. What do systolic and diastolic blood pressures represent? What is the "perfect" blood pressure? - Find it out here
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 12, 20234 min read
THE RULES OF NATURE
The rules of nature; an introduction to how your brain thinks.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 10, 20234 min read
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