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    • Sports in extreme conditions: the impact of exercise in cold temperatures on asthma and bronchial hyper-responsiveness in athletes 

      Carlsen, Kai-Håkon (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and bronchial hyper-responsiveness (BHR) are frequently reported among elite athletes of outdoor endurance winter sports, particularly in cross-country and biathlon skiers. The pathogenesis ...
    • Stability and change in screen-based sedentary behaviours and associated factors among Norwegian children in the transition between childhood and adolescence 

      Gebremariam, Mekdes K.; Totland, Torunn Holm; Andersen, Lene F.; Bergh, Ingunn Holden; Bjelland, Mona; Grydeland, May; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Lien, Nanna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-02-06)
      Background: In order to inform interventions to prevent sedentariness, more longitudinal studies are needed focusing on stability and change over time in multiple sedentary behaviours. This paper investigates patterns ...
    • Strenuous physical activity, exercise, and pelvic organ prolapse: A narrative scoping review 

      Bø, Kari; Anglès-Acedo, Sònia; Batra, Achla; Brækken, Ingeborg Hoff; Chan, Yi Ling; Jorge, Cristine Homsi; Kruger, Jennifer; Yadav, Manisha; Dumoulin, Chantale (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Introduction and hypothesis: High-intensity physical activity and exercise have been listed as possible risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The aim of the present study is to conduct a literature review on the ...
    • Striking the right balance: Evidence to inform combined physical activity and sedentary behavior recommendations 

      McGregor, Duncan E.; Cardon, Greet; Chaput, Jean-Philippe; Dall, Philippa M.; Dempsey, Paddy C.; DiPietro, Loretta; Ekelund, Ulf; Katzmarzyk, Peter T.; Leitzmann, Michael; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; van der Ploeg, Hidde P.; Chastin, Sebastien F. M.; Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Crucial evidence gaps regarding: (1) the joint association of physical activity and sedentary time with health outcomes and (2) the benefits of light intensity physical activity were identified during the ...
    • Structure and function of human muscle fibres and muscle proteome in physically active older men 

      Brocca, Lorenza; McPhee, Jamie; Longa, Emanuela; Canepari, Monica; Seynnes, Olivier R.; de Vito, Giuseppe; Pellegrino, Maria A.; Narici, Marco; Bottinelli, Roberto (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Contradictory results have been reported on the impact of ageing on structure and functions of skeletal muscle fibres, likely to be due to a complex interplay between ageing and other phenomena such as disuse and diseases. ...
    • Subsarcolemmal lipid droplet responses to a combined endurance and strength exercise intervention 

      Li, Yuchuan; Lee, Sindre; Langleite, Torgrim; Norheim, Frode; Pourteymour, Shirin; Jensen, Jørgen; Stadheim, Hans Kristian; Storås, Tryggve H.; Davanger, Svend; Gulseth, Hanne L.; Birkeland, Kåre I.; Drevon, Christian A.; Holen, Torgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Muscle lipid stores and insulin sensitivity have a recognized association although the mechanism remains unclear. We investigated how a 12‐week supervised combined endurance and strength exercise intervention influenced ...
    • Targeting physical activity in a low socioeconomic status population: observations from the Norwegian "Romsas in Motion" study 

      Jenum, Anne Karen; Lorentzen, Catherine Anne Nicole; Ommundsen, Yngvar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-10-16)
      Objective: To summarise the main results of a community-based study on physical activity promotion — "Romsås in Motion". Methods: The study assessed changes in physical activity, body mass and psychosocial mediators ...
    • The effect of strength training on muscle cellular stress in prostate cancer patients on ADT 

      Nilsen, Tormod S.; Thoresen, Lene; Kirkegaard, Camilla; Ugelstad, Ingrid; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PCa) is associated with several side effects, including loss of muscle mass. Muscle atrophy is associated with reduced mitochondrial function and increased ...
    • The role of skeletal muscle glycogen breakdown for regulation of insulin sensitivity by exercise 

      Jensen, Jørgen; Rustad, Per Inge; Kolnes, Anders Jensen; Lai, Yu-Chiang (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-12-30)
      Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in mammals. In humans the majority of glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles (∼500 g) and the liver (∼100 g). Food is supplied in larger meals, but the blood glucose concentration ...
    • The Youth Olympic Games and a new awakening for sports and exercise medicine 

      Steffen, Kathrin; Engebretsen, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
    • Three-year follow-up of physical activity in Norwegian youth from two ethnic groups: associations with socio-demographic factors 

      Sagatun, Åse; Kolle, Elin; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Thoresen, Magne; Søgaard, Anne Johanne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-12-22)
      Background: More research on factors associated with physical activity and the decline in participation during adolescence is needed. In this paper, we investigate the levels, change, and stability of physical activity ...
    • Tracking of accelerometry-measured physical activity during childhood: ICAD pooled analysis 

      Kwon, Soyang; Janz, Kathleen F.; Cooper, Ashley R.; Ekelund, Ulf; Esliger, Dale W.; Griew, Pippa; Judge, Ken; Ness, Andy; Riddoch, Chris J.; Salmon, Jo; Sherar, Lauren (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-06-07)
      Background Understanding of physical activity (PA) tracking during childhood is important to predict PA behaviors and design appropriate interventions. We compared tracking of PA according to PA level and type of day ...
    • Treatment of hypertension with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and resting metabolic rate: A cross-sectional study 

      Pedrianes-Martin, Pablo B.; Martin-Rincon, Marcos; Morales-Alamo, David; Perez-Suarez, Ismael; Perez-Valera, Mario; Galvan-Alvarez, Victor; Curtelin, David; de Pablos-Velasco, Pedro; Calbet, Jose Antonio Lopez (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 ...
    • Urinary incontinence in a fitness club setting: Is it a workout problem? 

      Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Gjestvang, Christina; Lamerton, Tayla; Bø, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Introduction: The aims of the present study were to report longitudinal data on the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in a fitness club setting and to investigate whether gym members are educated about and exercise ...
    • Use of inhaled ipratropium bromide to improve exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction cannot be recommended 

      Muralitharan, Praveen; Carlsen, Petter; Hilland, Magnus; Delestre-Levai, Irisz; Vollsæter, Maria; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Engan, Mette; Røksund, Ola Drange; Halvorsen, Thomas; Clemm, Hege Synnøve Havstad (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Introduction: Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a common cause of exertional breathing problems in young adults. Current management generally consists of breathing advice, speech therapy, inspiratory muscle ...
    • Validity of estimating the maximal oxygen consumption by consumer wearables: A systematic review with meta-analysis and expert statement of the INTERLIVE network 

      Molina-Garcia, Pablo; Notbohm, Hannah L.; Schumann, Moritz; Argent, Rob; Hetherington-Rauth, Megan; Stang, Julie; Bloch, Wilhelm; Cheng, Sulin; Ekelund, Ulf; Sardinha, Luis B.; Caulfield, Brian; Brønd, Jan Christian; Grøntved, Anders; Ortega, Francisco B. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background: Technological advances have recently made possible the estimation of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) by consumer wearables. However, the validity of such estimations has not been systematically summarized ...
    • Variation in human water turnover associated with environmental and lifestyle factors 

      Yamada, Yosuke; Zhang, Xueying; Henderson, Mary E T; Sagayama, Hiroyuki; Pontzer, Herman; Watanabe, Daiki; Yoshida, Tsukasa; Kimura, Misaka; Ainslie, Philip N.; Andersen, Lene Frost; Anderson, Liam J.; Arab, Lenore; Baddou, Issad; Bedu-Addo, Kweku; Blaak, Ellen E.; Blanc, Stephane; Bonomi, Alberto G.; Bouten, Carlijn V C; Bovet, Pascal; Buchowski, Maciej S.; Butte, Nancy F.; Camps, Stefan G.; Close, Graeme L.; Cooper, Jamie A.; Cooper, Richard; Das, Sai Krupa; Dugas, Lara R.; Eaton, Simon; Ekelund, Ulf; Entringer, Sonja; Forrester, Terrence; Fudge, Barry W.; Goris, Annelies H.; Gurven, Michael; Halsey, Lewis G.; Hambly, Catherine; El Hamdouchi, Asmaa; Hoos, Marije B.; Hu, Sumei; Joonas, Noorjehan; Joosen, Annemiek M.; Katzmarzyk, Peter; Kempen, Kitty P.; Kraus, William E.; Kriengsinyos, Wantanee; Kushner, Robert F.; Lambert, Estelle V.; Leonard, William R.; Lessan, Nader; Martin, Corby K.; Medin, Anine Christine; Meijer, Erwin P.; Morehen, James C.; Morton, James P.; Neuhouser, Marian L.; Nicklas, Theresa A.; Ojiambo, Robert M.; Pietiläinen, Kirsi H.; Pitsiladis, Yannis P.; Plange-Rhule, Jacob; Plasqui, Guy; Prentice, Ross L.; Rabinovich, Roberto A.; Racette, Susan B.; Raichlen, David A.; Ravussin, Eric; Redman, Leanne M.; Reilly, John J.; Reynolds, Rebecca M.; Roberts, Susan B.; Schuit, Albertine J.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Silva, Analiza M.; Sjödin, Anders M.; Stice, Eric; Urlacher, Samuel S.; Valenti, Giulio; Van Etten, Ludo M.; Van Mil, Edgar A.; Wells, Jonathan C K; Wilson, George; Wood, Brian M.; Yanovski, Jack A.; Murphy-Alford, Alexia J.; Loechl, Cornelia U.; Luke, Amy H.; Rood, Jennifer; Westerterp, Klaas R.; Wong, William W.; Miyachi, Motohiko; Schoeller, Dale A.; Speakman, John R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Water is essential for survival, but one in three individuals worldwide (2.2 billion people) lacks access to safe drinking water. Water intake requirements largely reflect water turnover (WT), the water used by the body ...
    • Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity and cancer incidence among nonexercising adults: The UK Biobank accelerometry study 

      Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Koster, Annemarie; Holtermann, Andreas; Atkin, Andrew; Rangul, Vegar; Teixeira-Pinto, Armando; Ekelund, Ulf; Lee, I-Min; Sherar, Lauren B.; Hamer, Mark (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Importance: Vigorous physical activity (VPA) is a time-efficient way to achieve recommended physical activity (PA) for cancer prevention, although structured longer bouts of VPA (via traditional exercise) are unappealing ...
    • What is the effect of physical activity on duration and mode of delivery? Secondary analysis from the Norwegian Fit for Delivery trial 

      Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Torstveit, Monica Klungland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Introduction: The beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy for the mother and offspring have been reported by several studies but there are conflicting results concerning the possible effect of physical ...
    • What is the effect of regular group exercise on maternal psychological outcomes and common pregnancy complaints? An assessor blinded RCT 

      Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Torset, Beate S.; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Objective: to examine the effects of supervised group exercise on maternal psychological outcomes and commonly reported pregnancy complaints. Design: an observer-blinded randomized controlled trial. Setting: Norwegian ...