Browsing Norges idrettshøgskole by Subject "strength"
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Reliability of load-velocity profiling in front crawl swimming
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The purposes of this study were to establish test-retest reliability of calculating load-velocity profiles in front crawl swimming using five and three different external loads, and if outcome results were comparable between ... -
Sex differences in physiological determinants of performance in elite adolescent, junior, and senior cross-country skiers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose: To compare sex differences in physiological determinants of skiing performance in elite adolescent, junior, and senior cross-country skiers matched for within-age-group performance level. Methods: Eight male ... -
Strength training as superior, dose-dependent and safe prevention of acute and overuse sports injuries: A systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: This review aims to analyse strength training-based sports injury prevention randomised controlled trials (RCT) and present best evidence recommendations for athletes and future research. A priori PROSPERO ... -
Too tight to give birth?: assessment of pelvic floor muscle function in 277 nulliparous pregnant women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-06-08)Introduction and hypothesis: Theoretically, tight or strong pelvic floor muscles may impair the progress of labor and lead to instrumental deliveries. We aimed to investigate whether vaginal resting pressure, pelvic floor ... -
Whole-body vibration training induces hypertrophy of the human patellar tendon
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-15)Animal studies suggest that regular exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) induces an anabolic response in bone and tendon. However, the effects of this type of intervention on human tendon properties and its influence on ...