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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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DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL - MECHANISMS OF HEAT DISPOSAL

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Oct 10, 20234 min read

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 4, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

RESPIRATORY RESPONSES DURING EXERCISE

At rest, during exercise, and maximal exercise, minute ventilation is regulated to meet the oxygen supply and carbon di oxide removal needs.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

LET'S FICKURE IT OUT!

The Fick equation is used to calculate or estimate a person's oxygen consumption, also known as VO2.

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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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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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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 24, 20232 min read

Introductory Posts

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 23, 20234 min read

Introductory Posts

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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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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MUSCULAR FITNESS COMPONENTS - WEIGHT LIFTING

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Biomechanics & Motion Analysis

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.

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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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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Introductory Posts

SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS TYPES EXPLAINED

As part of it principles structure, skeletal muscles are arranged in groups of muscle fibers surrounded by fascia.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Exercise Physiology

VO2 - OXYGEN CONSUMPTION

VO2 is the golden standard for aerobic fitness and any possible health benefits that may result from being aerobically fit.

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Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 20, 20232 min read

Exercise Physiology

AEROBIC FITNESS EXPLAINED

Multiple definitions exist to what aerobic fitness is, as well as multiple ways to improve a person's aerobic fitness.

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RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE) EXPLAINED

Moran Sciamama-Saghiv

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Exercise Physiology

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.

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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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KIIP Blog

DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL - MECHANISMS OF HEAT DISPOSAL

RESPIRATORY RESPONSES DURING EXERCISE

LET'S FICKURE IT OUT!

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SIZE MATTERS!

RESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS TO CHRONIC (PROLONGED) EXERCISE

ENERGY EXPENDITURE EXPLAINED

"BURNING" FAT 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

GRADIENTS

MUSCULAR FITNESS COMPONENTS - WEIGHT LIFTING

MUSCLE WORK DYNAMICS

SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS TYPES EXPLAINED

VO2 - OXYGEN CONSUMPTION

AEROBIC FITNESS EXPLAINED

RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE) EXPLAINED

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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