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Welcome to the Knowledge Itself is Power (KIIP) blog. The blog will keep growing over time, as more and more blog post are added with information related to exercise science, exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise prescription, motion analysis, bio-genetics and exercise, exercise testing, exercise testing protocol development, cardiovascular physiology, cardiorespiratory physiology and more.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Nov 18, 2023
5 min

Introductory Posts

LOWER BACK PAIN (LBP)

Lower back pain is an increasing health problem worldwide.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 15, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

CANCER SIMPLIFIED - PART II

Cancer comes in many forms and results from a diversity of causes and mechanisms. Cancerous cells gain biological advantages over others.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 15, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

CANCER SIMPLIFIED - PART I

Cancer is a leading cause of suffering and death around the world, especially in the developed world.

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EXERCISE FOR TWO PLEASE - HOW TO EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 14, 2023
5 min

Introductory Posts

EXERCISE FOR TWO PLEASE - HOW TO EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

It is crucial to exercise correctly during pregnancy to avoid causing any harm to mother and child, while gaining all the possible benefits.

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BEST REASON TO BE A SUSPECT - WEIGHT LIFITNG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SUSPECTED HEALTHY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 14, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

BEST REASON TO BE A SUSPECT - WEIGHT LIFITNG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SUSPECTED HEALTHY

Muscular fitness is divided into muscular power, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Learn to prescribe RT weight lifting workouts.

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BEST REASON TO BE A SUSPECT - EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SUSPECTED HEALTHY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 13, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

BEST REASON TO BE A SUSPECT - EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SUSPECTED HEALTHY

Learn what to emphasize while exercising to improve aerobic fitness, and the difference between aerobic power and aerobic endurance.

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GET IT ALL OUT! - THE WINGATE ANAEROBIC TEST

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 12, 2023
8 min

Introductory Posts

GET IT ALL OUT! - THE WINGATE ANAEROBIC TEST

The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) reigns supreme amongst the maximal anaerobic power lab test that exists.

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YOU LIKE GETTING HIGH? - YOU NEED THE ATTITUDE FOR THE ALTITUDE!

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 11, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

YOU LIKE GETTING HIGH? - YOU NEED THE ATTITUDE FOR THE ALTITUDE!

Altitudes are hostile to humans. Hostile environments are characterized by our inability to survive without external means.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 11, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

IT'S SO OVER! (training)

Training; De-training; Over-training; and Over-reaching. Which one are you part of ? - Understand that training is a set of stimuli applied.

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TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL? - I HOPE NOT! - COLD HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS EXPLAINED

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 11, 2023
4 min

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL? - I HOPE NOT! - COLD HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS EXPLAINED

Cold hostile environments can be dangerous and even cause death. Without external means and certain behaviors, you could freeze to death.

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DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL - MECHANISMS OF HEAT DISPOSAL

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 10, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL - MECHANISMS OF HEAT DISPOSAL

A hot hostile environment can be deadly without external means.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 9, 2023
7 min

Introductory Posts

ARE YOU A SPECIAL (ops) WOMAN?

Women can serve in special ops units (elite military units), and should be allowed to serve in special ops units.

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YOUR RANGE OF MOTION ISN'T MEANT FOR SHOOTING - FLEXIBILITY EXPLAINED

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 9, 2023
3 min

Introductory Posts

YOUR RANGE OF MOTION ISN'T MEANT FOR SHOOTING - FLEXIBILITY EXPLAINED

Flexibility is the ability to create a range of motion (ROM) in the body.

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I HAVE GOT YOUR SIX - THE 6 MINUTE WALK TEST

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 8, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

I HAVE GOT YOUR SIX - THE 6 MINUTE WALK TEST

The Six Minute Walk Test is an aerobic field test, that includes as much continuous walking as possible for the duration of six minutes.

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SHOW US WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF - AN INTRO TO BODY COMPOSITION

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 8, 2023
3 min

Introductory Posts

SHOW US WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF - AN INTRO TO BODY COMPOSITION

Body composition is related to the make-up of the body as it pertains to the tissue types and content of a person's body.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 8, 2023
3 min

Introductory Posts

GO WITH THE (blood) FLOW

Blood flow changes according to circumstances such as blood vessel health, pressure, length, radius, and blood viscosity,

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 7, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

DE-LIVER THOSE SWEETS!

Extensive parts of our nervous system create their energy based on carbs alone. The nervous system is a major consumer of the body's carbs.

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EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS TO HEALTH BENEFITS; OH BABY, WHAT A WORKOUT - PART II

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 7, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS TO HEALTH BENEFITS; OH BABY, WHAT A WORKOUT - PART II

Meaningful health benefits await an expecting mother and her baby if they exercise before and during the pregnancy.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 6, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

OH BABY, WHAT A WORKOUT - PART I

Exercising while pregnant is possible and advised within certain limitations and best practices.

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BLINDLY KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON - PROPRIOCEPTION!

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 6, 2023
4 min

Introductory Posts

BLINDLY KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON - PROPRIOCEPTION!

Proprioception reduces the need to direct your eye sight at all of your body parts all the time, in order to know what to do next.

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Pumpy & Pumpina is a children's book by Moran Sciamama-Saghiv for 2-5 year olds that teaches them about the heart. Follow the main characters, James, Pumpy, Mary, and Pumpina, as they go about their day to day life and see how their hearts are important and affect them during different activities.

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Children's Book

Pumpy & Pumpina is a children's book by Moran Sciamama-Saghiv for 2-5 year olds that teaches them about the heart. Follow the main characters, James, Pumpy, Mary, and Pumpina, as they go about their day to day life and see how their hearts are important and affect them during different activities.

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