top of page
KIIP Blog
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.
Search
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 27, 20234 min read
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.
1 view0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 26, 20234 min read
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.
3 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 26, 20233 min read
NO PRESSURE RIGHT?
There are multiple versions different types of mechanical pressure, especially if we consider the diverse ways to change surface areas.
2 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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.
2 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 24, 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.
1 view0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 24, 20234 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.
1 view0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 24, 20234 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.
1 view0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 23, 20234 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.
17 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20235 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.
3 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20233 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.
3 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20232 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.
1 view0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 22, 20233 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.
3 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20233 min read
GRADIENTS
Gradients are a phenomenon that most likely results in movement of energy, fluids, or gases.
2 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20232 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.
4 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 21, 20232 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.
6 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20233 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.
6 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20233 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.
2 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20232 min read
AEROBIC FITNESS EXPLAINED
Multiple definitions exist to what aerobic fitness is, as well as multiple ways to improve a person's aerobic fitness.
4 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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.
2 views0 comments
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Sep 18, 20232 min read
HOW IS A SPECIFIC MOVEMENT DETERMINED
Which exact movement will actually result depends completely on how the tendon of the skeletal muscle connects onto the bone.
4 views0 comments
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.
Advertisements
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
bottom of page