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Analysis of classical time-trial preformance and technique-specific physiological determinants in elite female cross-country skiers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-03)The present study investigated the contribution of performance on uphill, flat, and downhill sections to overall performance in an international 10-km classical time-trial in elite female cross-country skiers, as well as ... -
Cola intake and serum lipids in the Oslo Health Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-10-10)Soft drinks can be a major source of sucrose, which may influence serum lipid concentration. We have examined the association between intake frequency of various types of soft drinks and the concentration of serum ... -
Fast-girls, babes and the invisible girls: gender relations in snowboarding
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-12)The purpose of this essay is to examine gender relations in snowboarding through conceptions and experiences articulated by female participants. The main objective is to focus on relations between female and male snowboarders ... -
Functional and anthropometrical screening test among high performance female football players: A descriptive study with injury incidence analysis, the Basque Female Football Cohort (BFFC) study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The main objectives of the present study were to describe the injury incidence and to analyze the anthropometric and physical characteristics of players from three high-level women’s football teams. The present study ... -
Is Physical Activity Good or Bad for the Female Pelvic Floor? A Narrative Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)More women participate in sports than ever before and the proportion of women athletes at the Olympic Games is nearly 50%. The pelvic floor in women may be the only area of the body where the positive effect of physical ... -
Mirror, mirror - Does the fitness club industry have a body image problem?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The primary aim of the present study was to report longitudinal data on body image across the first year of gym engagement. Second, we aimed to compare body image among those who reported regular use of the fitness club ... -
‘‘My quality of life is worse compared to my earlier life’’: living with chronic problems after weight loss surgery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-11-18)Weight loss surgery is commonly regarded as improving individuals’ health and social life, and resulting in a happier and more active life for those defined as ‘‘morbidly obese.’’ However, some researchers have started to ... -
Physical performance profiles in Norwegian Premier League Female Football: A descriptive study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: To map anthropometric and physical performance profiles in Norwegian premier league female football players. Methods: During preseason, the physical qualities of 107 players were tested on Keiser leg press, ... -
Slow postmeal walking reduces postprandial glycemia in middle-aged women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Postprandial blood glucose concentration is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, even at states well below hyperglycemic levels. A previous study has shown that postmeal exercise of ... -
Treatment of hypertension with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and resting metabolic rate: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Hypertension in obese and overweight patients is associated with an elevated resting metabolic rate (RMR). The aim of this study was to determine whether RMR is reduced in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin-converting ...