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MOTION ANALYSIS - PLANE AND SIMPLE!

In motion analysis it all begins with the anatomical position. Every analysis of movement is always relative to the anatomical position.

Introductory Posts

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 25, 20232 min read

ENERGY EXPENDITURE EXPLAINED

Knowing how much oxygen a person. consumes allows us to know how much energy they invested in an exercise. It is called energy expenditure.

Metabolism

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 24, 20233 min read

"BURNING" FAT EXPLAINED

Burning fat originates from the knowledge that when fat reacts with oxygen, a combustion reaction occurs, releasing light or heat energy.

Metabolism

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.

Exercise

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.

Exercise

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).

Exercise

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.

Exercise Physiology

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.

Metabolism

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.

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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.

Introductory Posts

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 22, 20233 min read

GRADIENTS

Gradients are a phenomenon that most likely results in movement of energy, fluids, or gases.

Exercise Physiology

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 21, 20233 min read

MUSCULAR FITNESS COMPONENTS - WEIGHT LIFTING

Weight lifting workouts are mostly an anaerobic activity. The term "muscular" is used to indicate weight lifting as an anaerobic workout.

Biomechanics & Motion Analysis

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 21, 20232 min read

YOUR BASE OF SUPPORT

In physics, the base of support (BOS) of an object is the area "captured" between the environment and the body.

Biomechanics & Motion Analysis

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.

Exercise Physiology

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.

Weight Lifting

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.

Exercise Physiology

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 20, 20233 min read

LEVERS OF THE BODY

A lever can be defined as a simple tool to lift weights or loads (overcome mechanical resistance).

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 17, 20234 min read

THE REPETITION MAXIMUM SCALE

The Repetition Maximum (RM) Scale is used to estimate the intensity of weight lifting workouts.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 17, 20233 min read

EJECTION FRACTION

Ejection fraction is a physiological representative of cardiac efficiency. learn more about ejection fraction.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 16, 20232 min read

STROKE VOLUME

Find out what stroke volume is, what influences stroke volume, and how it relates to better cardiac (heart) function.

Introductory Posts

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 15, 20233 min read