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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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"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, 20234 min read
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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, 20234 min read
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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, 20234 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GRADIENTS
Gradients are a phenomenon that most likely results in movement of energy, fluids, or gases.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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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.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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YOUR BASE OF SUPPORT
In physics, the base of support (BOS) of an object is the area "captured" between the environment and the body.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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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
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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, 20233 min read
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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
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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, 20232 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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HOW TO INTERVIEW – AFTER THE JOB INTERVIEW
There is not much left to do after a job interview, yet doing absolutely nothing is not necessarily the right solution either.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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HOW TO INTERVIEW – WHAT NOT TO DO DURING THE JOB INTERVIEW
The actions that you take during a job interview, or lack thereof, can be extremely influential on the outcome of the job interview.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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HOW TO INTERVIEW – WHAT TO DO DURING THE JOB INTERVIEW
The actions that you take during a job interview, or lack thereof, can be extremely influential on the outcome of the job interview.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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HOW TO INTERVIEW - BEFORE THE JOB INTERVIEW
The actions that you take before a job interview, or lack thereof, can be extremely influential on the outcome of the job interview.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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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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