• Effects of a 10-d Military Field Exercise on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Muscle Cells in Men and Women 

      Vikmoen, Olav; Teien, Hilde Kristin; Tansø, Rita; Aandstad, Anders; Lander, Elise; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Ellefsen, Stian; Helkala, Kirsi Marjaana; Raastad, Truls (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Purpose: To investigate the effects of a demanding military field exercise on physical performance, body composition and muscle cellular outcomes in men and women. Methods: Ten men (20.5 ± 0.5 years) and 8 women (21.4 ± ...
    • Superiority of High-Load vs. Low-Load Resistance Training in Military Cadets 

      Øfsteng, Sjur Johansen; Hammarström, Daniel; Knox, Silje; Jøsok, Øyvind; Helkala, Kirsi Marjaana; Koll, Lise; Hanestadhaugen, Marita; Raastad, Truls; Rønnestad, Bent; Ellefsen, Stian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Muscle strength and power are important determinants of soldiers' performance in modern warfare. Here, we compare the efficacy of 22 weeks of whole-body resistance training with high load (HL, 10 repetitions maximum/RM) ...