• Depressed Physical Performance Outlasts Hormonal Disturbances after Military Training 

      Hamarsland, Håvard; Paulsen, Gøran; Solberg, Paul André; Slaathaug, Ole Gunnar; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      . Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an arduous 1-wk military course on measures of physical performance, body composition, and blood biomarkers. Methods: Participants were apprentices in ...
    • Eccentric cycling does not improve cycling performance in amateur cyclists 

      Paulsen, Gøran; Eidsheim, Hedda; Helland, Christian; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Solberg, Paul André; Rønnestad, Bent (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Eccentric cycling training induces muscle hypertrophy and increases joint power output in non-athletes. Moreover, eccentric cycling can be considered a movement-specific type of strength training for cyclists, but it is ...
    • The effects of being told you are in the intervention group on training results: A pilot study 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Paulsen, Gøran; Joensen, Malene; Kristoffersen, Morten; Sveen, Ole; Gundersen, Hilde; Slettaløkken, Gunnar; Brankovic, Robert; Solberg, Paul André (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Little is known about the placebo effects when comparing training interventions. Consequently, we investigated whether subjects being told they are in the intervention group get better training results compared to subjects ...
    • Exercise and well-being among older adults: A self-determination theory perspective 

      Solberg, Paul André (Doctoral thesis, 2013)
      With an increasing population of older adults there has been increased interest in the fields of both science and politics in improving older adults’ ability to live a valuable and independent life (WHO, 2002; Nelson et ...
    • Force-velocity profiling in athletes: Reliability and agreement across methods 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Paulsen, Gøran; Solberg, Paul André; Frank, Martin Thorsen; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The aim of the study was to examine the test-retest reliability and agreement across methods for assessing individual force-velocity (FV) profiles of the lower limbs in athletes. Using a multicenter approach, 27 male ...
    • Perceived autonomy support, personal goal content, and emotional well-being among elite athletes : mediating effect of autonomous reasons for goals 

      Solberg, Paul André; Halvari, Hallgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-06)
      Summary.—The relations between perceived support of autonomy from coaches, characteristics of personal goals, and emotional well-being from the perspective of self-determination theory was examined among 95 elite athletes ...
    • Physical stress and determinants of shooting performance among Norwegian Special Forces Operators 

      Buskerud, Jan-Erik; Abrahamsen, Frank Eirik; Solberg, Paul André (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      However, there is a lack of conceptual understanding of the factors influencing performance decrements in prone shooting. The present study examines how one can simulate a combat scenario by inducing acute physical stress, ...
    • Should we individualize training based on force-velocity profiling to improve physical performance in athletes? 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul André; Larsen, Tommy Mella; Abusdal, Gøran; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Sveen, Ole; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Frank, Martin Thorsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an individualized training program based on force-velocity (FV) profiling on jumping, sprinting, strength, and power in athletes. Forty national level team sport ...
    • Strength and Power Testing of Athletes: A Multicenter Study of Test-Retest Reliability 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul André; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin; Haugen, Tommy; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Paulsen, Gøran (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Purpose:This study examined the test–retest reliability of common assessments for measuring strength and power of the lowerbody in high-performing athletes.Methods:A total of 100 participants, including both male (n=83) ...
    • A strength-oriented exercise session required more recovery time than a power-oriented exercise session with equal work 

      Helland, Christian; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik; Haugvad, Lars; Olstad, Daniela Schäfer; Solberg, Paul André; Paulsen, Gøran (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The present randomized cross-over controlled study aimed to compare the rate of recovery from a strength-oriented exercise session vs. a power-oriented session with equal work. Sixteen strength-trained individuals conducted ...
    • Training Strategies to Improve Muscle Power: Is Olympic-style Weightlifting Relevant? 

      Helland, Christian; Hole, Eirik; Olsson, Monica Charlotte; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Solberg, Paul André; Paulsen, Gøran (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Introduction: This efficacy study investigated the effects of (1) Olympic-style weightlifting (OWL), (2) motorized strength and power training (MSPT), and (3) free weight strength and power training (FSPT) on muscle power. ...
    • Training strategies to improve muscle power: Is Olympic-style weightlifting relevant? 

      Helland, Christian; Hole, Eirik; Iversen, Erik; Olsson, Monica Charlotte; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Solberg, Paul André; Paulsen, Gøran (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Introduction: This efficacy study investigated the effects of 1) Olympic-style weightlifting (OWL), 2) motorized strength and power training (MSPT), and 3) free weight strength and power training (FSPT) on muscle power. ...
    • Validity of Force-Velocity Profiling Assessed With a Pneumatic Leg Press Device 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Solberg, Paul André; Gløersen, Øyvind Nøstdahl; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Paulsen, Gøran (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the concurrent validity of force–velocity (FV) variables assessed across 5 Keiser leg press devices. Methods: A linear encoder and 2 independent force plates (MuscleLab devices) ...