Blar i Brage NIH på forfatter "Aandstad, Anders"
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Change in anthropometrics and physical fitness in norwegian cadets during 3 years of military academy education
Aandstad, Anders; Sandberg, Frank; Hageberg, Rune; Kolle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: High physical fitness is associated with increased occupational performance, better health, and reduced risk of injuries in military personnel. Thus, the military emphasizes physical training to maintain or ... -
Eagerness for physical activity scale: theoretical background and validation
Säfvenbom, Reidar; Buch, Robert; Aandstad, Anders (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-09)The Eagerness for Physical Activity Scale (EPAS) validated in this study is based on the belief that eagerness for physical activity should be seen as a major outcome of interventions and physical activity contexts. The ... -
Objectively measured physical activity in home guard soldiers during military service and civilian life
Aandstad, Anders; Hageberg, Rune; Holme, Ingar Morten K.; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07)Soldiers are encouraged to be physically active, and thereby maintain or increase their fitness level to meet job-related physical demands. However, studies on objectively measured physical activity (PA) in soldiers are ... -
Physical fitness and physical activity in Norwegian home guard soldiers: a cross-sectional and method comparison study
Aandstad, Anders (Doctoral thesis, 2017)INTRODUCTION: Physical fitness is an important attribute in soldiers because military work may be physically demanding. To ensure that military personnel are “fit to fight”, soldiers are typically selected and evaluated ... -
Sex differences in the physiological response to a demanding military field exercise
Vikmoen, Olav; Teien, Hilde Kristin; Raustøl, Marius Løvic; Aandstad, Anders; Tansø, Rita; Gulliksrud, Kristine; Skare, Magnhild; Raastad, Truls (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose To investigate sex differences in the effect of a military field exercise on physical performance, body composition, and blood biomarkers. Methods Measurements were done in 23 male and 12 female conscripts before, ...