Browsing Norges idrettshøgskole by Document Types "Journal article"
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Muscle strength is associated with physical function in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Higher maximal- and explosive strength is associated with better physical function among older adults. Although the relationship between isometric maximal strength and physical function has been examined, few ... -
Muscular exercise capacity and body fat predict VO2peak in heart transplant recipients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-06-01)Heart transplant (HTx) recipients usually have reduced exercise capacity, with reported VO2peak levels of 50–70% of predicted values. This study aimed to evaluate central and peripheral factors predictive of VO2peak. ... -
Muscular HSP70 content is higher in elderly compared to young, but is normalized after 12 weeks of strength training
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose: Aging is associated with increased myocellular stress and loss of muscle mass and function. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are upregulated during periods of stress as part of the cells protective system. Exercise can ... -
Musculoskeletal adaptations to strength training in frail elderly: A matter of quantity or quality?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background The improvement in muscle strength generally exceeds the increase in muscle size following strength training in frail elderly, highlighting the complex aetiology of strength deficit in aging. The aim of this ... -
Musculoskeletal fitness and balance in older individuals (65–85 years) and its association with steps per day: a cross sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01-12)Background: There is limited normative, objective data combining musculoskeletal fitness (MSF), balance and physical activity (PA) among older adults. The aims were therefore to; 1) describe MSF and balance in older ... -
Musculoskeletal Screening Tests and Bony Hip Morphology Cannot Identify Male Professional Soccer Players at Risk of Groin Injuries: A 2-Year Prospective Cohort Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Musculoskeletal hip/groin screening tests are commonly performed to detect at-risk individuals. Bony hip morphology is considered a potential intrinsic risk factor but has not been examined prospectively. ... -
"My body can do magical things": the movement experiences of a man categorized as obese - a phenomenological study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)From a medical perspective, exercise and physical activity are valuable tools for losing weight, through an increase in energy expenditure. However, beyond this instrumental value, physical activity has meaning for the ... -
"My own way of moving" - movement improvisation in children's rehabilitation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)This article investigates the ways that children with different motor disabilities move in an improvisational context. We developed and implemented a one-year long movement improvisation program in which 12 children with ... -
‘‘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 ... -
Narrative inquiry in physical education research: the story so far and its future promise
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)At a recent international education conference, current life history and narrative research within Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) was criticised for its seeming inability to ‘produce anything new’ and for ... -
Narrative tensions in strained junior elite performers’ experiences of becoming elite performers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Contextualized within narrative theory and the field of talent identification and development systems (TIDS), this interview study examined strained junior elite performers’ experiences of becoming elite performers while ... -
Narratives from the road to social justice in PETE: teacher educator perspectives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-01-13)eveloping teacher education programmes founded upon principles of critical pedagogy and social justice has become increasingly difficult in the current neoliberal climate of higher education. In this article, we adopt a ... -
National and Organizational Culture in Norwegian Elite Sport: The Account of National Handball Head Coaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The present study looks at the organizational culture of Norwegian elite sport which we capture as the meeting point of the national and elite sport cultures. Two successful national teams, the women’s and men’s handball ... -
National trends in cycling in light of the Norwegian bike traffic index
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)National and international strategies and recommendations are intended to increase physical activity in the general population. Active transportation is included in interdisciplinary strategies to meet these recommendations. ... -
Native whey induces similar post exercise muscle anabolic responses as regular whey, despite greater leucinemia, in elderly individuals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: Elderly muscle seems less sensitive to the anabolic stimulus of a meal. Changes in blood concentrations of leucine are suggested as one important trigger of the anabolic response in muscle. The aim of this study ... -
Når fedmekirurgi vurderes som "siste sjanse"
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10)Bakgrunn: Fedmekirurgi har i løpet av de siste årene etablert seg som en medisinsk metode i eksplosiv vekst. Stadig flere får tilbud om denne behandlingsmetoden, og av disse er over 70 % kvinner. Hensikt: Å undersøke ... -
Negotiating gender in professional soccer: an analysis of female footballers in the United States
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-05-10)Youth soccer is thriving in the United States but the country's professional soccer leagues over the past couple decades have had mixed results in terms of commercial viability with some leagues surviving (e.g., MLS) ... -
Negotiating the complexity of teaching: A rhizomatic consideration of pre-service teachers’ school placement experiences
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background and purpose: Acknowledging that it is critical that researchers design and implement studies that examine teaching as a complex phenomenon (Strom and Martin [2017]. Becoming-teacher: A Rhizomatic Look at First-year ... -
Negotiating the discursive spaces of inclusive education: narratives of experience from contemporary Physical Education
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-12-10)Responding to calls about the urgent need to better understand young disabled people's experiences in the subject of Physical Education (PE), this paper adopts a narrative approach to explore how they experience and value ... -
Negotiation and capital : athletes' use of power in an elite men's rowing program
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-08)The aim of this paper is to examine how power is given, acquired and used by athletes in the elite sporting context. It focuses on a top-level athlete's reactions to the behaviors of his coaches and how such actions ...