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Dr. Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Kinesiology and Health Blog
Welcome to my kinesiology and health 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. I invite you to engage with me as much as you wish in regard to my professional blog posts.
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BLOOD LACTATE - HOW TO MEASURE AND INTERPRET RESULTS
Blood lactate is the level of lactic acid in the blood, produced during intense exercise when the body uses energy without enough oxygen. Measuring blood lactate helps assess fitness, endurance, and training intensity by identifying lactate thresholds. It’s widely used in sports science to optimize performance, guide training, and monitor recovery. Proper testing provides insights into an athlete’s aerobic and anaerobic capacity, supporting safe and effective exercise program
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
7 days ago5 min read
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STAR EXCURSION BALANCE TEST (SEBT)
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Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 44 min read
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SINGLE-LEG STANCE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 44 min read
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STORK BALANCE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 44 min read
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REPEATED SPRINT ABILITY (RSA) CYCLE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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LACTATE THRESHOLD TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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THE REPEATED SPRINT ABILITY TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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BEEP TEST (20M SHUTTLE RUN)
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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YO-YO INTERMITTENT RECOVERY TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 33 min read
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FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN (FMS)
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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SIT-AND-REACH TEST FOR HAMSTRING AND LOWER BACK FLEXIBILITY
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues.
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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PULL-UP TEST FOR UPPER-BODY ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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SIT-UP/CURL-UP TEST FOR CORE ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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PUSH-UP TEST (1-MIN OR MAX REPS) SPORT PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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THE T-TEST FOR DIRECTIONAL AGILITY AND QUICKNESS SPORT PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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ILLINOIS AGILITY TEST SPORT PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 min read
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PRO-AGILITY (5-10-5) SHUTTLE SPORT PERFORMANCE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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40-YARD DASH SPORT PERFORMANCE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 35 min read
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STANDING BROAD JUMP SPORT PERFORMANCE TEST
Exercise testing evaluates cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall physical health through structured activities like treadmill or cycle tests. It measures heart rate, oxygen use, and performance to identify strengths, risks, and training needs. Commonly used in sports, rehabilitation, and medical settings, exercise testing guides personalized fitness plans, tracks progress, and detects underlying health issues. It is a key tool for optimizing performance and promoting
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 34 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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