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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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Sep 28, 20233 min read

BRIDGING THE DIFFERENCES

The cross bridges created between myosin and actin in the sarcomere, hold the key to understanding muscle fiber force production.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

THE SARCOMERE SIMPLIFIED

The sarcomere is the smallest contractile unit of a muscle. They are capable of producing force.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Introductory Posts

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SIZE MATTERS!

Everyone knows that size matters; Especially in regard to metabolism, energy costs, physiological capacities, and more.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

BMI, NOT TMI!

Originally, BMI is calculated by dividing a person's body weight in kilograms by their height squared in meters.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Introductory Posts

WHAT URI - NATION ARE YOU PART OF?

Urine color has meaning. Sometimes good, and sometimes bad. Find out how to know which one is it.

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BURNING FAT??? - ASK YOUR RER AND FIND OUT!

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 27, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

BURNING FAT??? - ASK YOUR RER AND FIND OUT!

The respiratory exchange rate (RER) is a physiological value calculated that allows us to know if carbs, fats, or proteins are used as fuel.

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RESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 27, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

RESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

Ultimate functional capacity of the lungs is represented by minute ventilation (L/min). It is the outcome tidal volume and respiratory rate.

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CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 26, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

Adaptations to chronic exercise are changes made to the structure and/or function of the body in light of long term exercise.

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IS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) IN YOUR FUTURE?

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 26, 20235 min read

Introductory Posts

IS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) IN YOUR FUTURE?

We can calculated a person's risk level for future cardiovascular disease (CVD) and perhaps death. Learn how.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 24, 20232 min read

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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.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 24, 20234 min read

Exercise Physiology

"BURNING" FAT EXPLAINED

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

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 24, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

AEROBIC COMPETITIVE TYPES EXPLAINED

In the world of aerobic competitive sports (running, swimming, cycling, etc.), each event depends on a specific aerobic fitness component.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 23, 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.

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METABOLISM - THE METABOLIC EQUIVALENT EXPLAINED

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 23, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

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).

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METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART IV - THE OXIDATIVE (AEROBIC) METABOLIC PATHWAY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 22, 20235 min read

Exercise Physiology

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.

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METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART III - THE GLYCOLYTIC METABOLIC PATHWAY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Metabolism

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.

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METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART II - THE PHOSPHOGAN METABOLIC PATHWAY

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Introductory Posts

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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METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART I - AN INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

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.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 21, 20233 min read

Exercise Physiology

GRADIENTS

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

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Exercise Physiology

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.

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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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BRIDGING THE DIFFERENCES

THE SARCOMERE SIMPLIFIED

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SIZE MATTERS!

BMI, NOT TMI!

WHAT URI - NATION ARE YOU PART OF?

BURNING FAT??? - ASK YOUR RER AND FIND OUT!

RESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

IS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) IN YOUR FUTURE?

ENERGY EXPENDITURE EXPLAINED

"BURNING" FAT EXPLAINED

AEROBIC COMPETITIVE TYPES EXPLAINED

THE ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD EXPLAINED

METABOLISM - THE METABOLIC EQUIVALENT EXPLAINED

METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART IV - THE OXIDATIVE (AEROBIC) METABOLIC PATHWAY

METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART III - THE GLYCOLYTIC METABOLIC PATHWAY

METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART II - THE PHOSPHOGAN METABOLIC PATHWAY

METABOLIC PATHWAYS - PART I - AN INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM

GRADIENTS

MUSCLE WORK DYNAMICS

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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