Category: Human Energy
Celliant at RISD
As a technology company seeking to fundamentally enhance human lives through responsive textiles, we at Celliant believe in continuous innovation. We have always looked for new opportunities to explore and test our technology. The Rhode Island School of Design, a world-renowned design institution, recently invited our CEO, Seth Casden, to speak to their new advanced design class, which is focused on inventing new apparel products for the health sector. Engaging a seminar of receptive apparel and industrial design students, Seth demonstrated how our technology works and outlined the benefits it delivers to those suffering from ailments, in addition to athletes who strive to achieve peak performance. Seth Casden, CEO, above, with RISD students watching his demonstration of how Celliant works. READ MORE >
Posted on April 10th, 2012 in Celliant Blog, Celliant Community, Company Events, Human Energy, Inside Celliant, Science | Be The First To Comment
The Science of Celliant Simplified
We often hear questions from Celliant users curious about what our apparel is doing to influence the physiology of their bodies. We’ve asked Dr. Michael Coyle to explain the science behind Celliant in the simplest possible terms in our third conversation with Celliant’s Chief Science Officer: “The Celliant story starts with the heart. The heart pumps blood through tubes called blood vessels. Blood vessels vary in size, getting smaller the farther away from the heart that they go. In fact, they get extremely small. Interestingly, some blood vessels can relax or tighten (i.e. vasodilate or vasoconstrict) depending on certain physiological conditions; these vessels open and close depending on how much blood needs to go to whichever muscle or muscle group READ MORE >
Posted on March 12th, 2012 in Celliant Blog, Human Energy, Inside Celliant | Be The First To Comment
Celliant’s New Year Countdown: Top Five Moments in Sports History
Michael Jordan at the free throw line, nearly sidelined by the flu; Jim Braddock, the Cinderella Man, throwing a punch for Depression-era America; Seabiscuit coming around the bend. These are the inspirational moments that make us keep coming back to sports—moments of excitement and adrenaline, the rush of joy and the thrill of victory. At Celliant, these are the moments we support you in reaching, whether you’re pounding out sub-six-minute miles or looking for that second wind in the touch-football arena. We won’t be surprised if you’re off the computer and on to your next race in 2012! 5. Katherine Switzer breaks gender barrier in Boston Marathon (1967) -And she does so in 4:20, with some blocking help from READ MORE >
Posted on December 27th, 2011 in Celliant Blog, Human Energy, Sports & Science | Be The First To Comment
Testing the Limits of Human Potential—A Conversation with Dr. Coyle
This is the first post in a three-part series of conversations with Dr. Michael Coyle, the Chief Science Officer at Celliant. Dr. Coyle is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Human Performance at the University of Indiana-Bloomington and an expert in cardiopulmonary physiology. Dr. Michael Coyle focuses his research on the limits of human potential. One of Dr. Coyle’s early findings showed that when challenged by seemingly different environmental stresses—like a serious medical condition or a high-level performance—the body is both fragile and resilient. Dr. Coyle’s research aligns with Celliant’s mission to provide benefits to both high-performance athletes and those experiencing debilitating medical conditions. In a recent conversation with us, Dr. Coyle explained the science behind these extremes by READ MORE >
Posted on November 16th, 2011 in Celliant Blog, Human Energy | Be The First To Comment
The Human Body is a Source of Energy
What if the energy our body gives off simply by doing everyday activities could be captured and put to use? Does that sound like an idea from the future? It’s not. Allow us to explain. Around the world, scientists are finding innovative ways to harness human energy and apply it to other activities. We often think about the need to fuel our bodies; now, it’s time to start thinking about our bodies as the source of the fuel. When we move, interesting things occur from an energy standpoint. Actually, even when we’re stationary, fascinating things are happening. While resting, the average human emits between 50 and 100 joules per second (1 joule/sec = 1 watt). Where does all that energy READ MORE >
Posted on October 25th, 2011 in Celliant Blog, Human Energy, Symposium | 8 Comments, Add Yours!