Blar i Norges idrettshøgskole på emneord "exercise"
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Heavy-load exercise in older adults activates vasculogenesis and has a stronger impact on muscle gene expression than in young adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: A striking effect of old age is the involuntary loss of muscle mass and strength leading to sarcopenia and reduced physiological functions. However, effects of heavy-load exercise in older adults on diseases ... -
The history and organization of fitness exercise in Norway and Denmark
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-04-27)This essay examines the development and organization of fitness exercise within Scandinavia in the latter half of the twentieth century. Based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative data from Denmark and Norway, ... -
How do women with eating disorders experience a new treatment combining guided physical exercise and dietary therapy?: An interview study of women participating in a randomised controlled trial at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Objectives: To investigate how women with bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) experience participating in a new treatment programme for eating disorders, based on guided physical exercise and dietary ... -
How many days are needed to estimate wrist-worn accelerometry-assessed physical activity during the second trimester in pregnancy?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Objective methods to measure physical activity (PA) can lead to better cross-cultural comparisons, monitoring temporal PA trends, and measuring the effect of interventions. However, when applying this technology ... -
“I'm concerned – What do I do?” recognition and management of disordered eating in fitness center settings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-05-08)Objective: To examine group fitness instructors' knowledge and attitudes toward identification and management of disordered eating (DE). Method: Group fitness instructors representing the three largest fitness center ... -
The impact of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown during Spring 2020 on personal trainers' working and living conditions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The aim of this study was to map changes in working and living conditions of Norwegian personal trainers (PTs) during the Covid-19 lockdown spring 2020. Methods: A total of 150 PTs (mean (SD) age 35.5 (8.4) ... -
Injuries in children with extra physical education in primary schools
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04)Purpose: (1) Examine the influence of extra physical education (EPE) on the number of musculoskeletal injuries in public schools accounting for organized sports participation (OSP) outside school. (2) Examine the major ... -
Interaction between plasma fetuin‐A and free fatty acids predicts changes in insulin sensitivity in response to long‐term exercise
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03)The hepatokine fetuin‐A can together with free fatty acids (FFAs) enhance adipose tissue (AT) inflammation and insulin resistance via toll‐like receptor 4 (TLR4). Although some of the health benefits of exercise can be ... -
Irisin and FNDC5: effects of 12-week strength training, and relations to muscle phenotype and body mass composition in untrained women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-06-07)Purpose: To investigate the effects of strength training on abundances of irisin-related biomarkers in skeletal muscle and blood of untrained young women, and their associations with body mass composition, muscle phenotype ... -
“Is it fun and does it enhance my performance?” – Key implementation considerations for injury prevention programs in youth handball
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: We aimed to determine the use of injury prevention exercises and injury prevention exercise programs in Danish youth handball and investigate coach and player experiences, beliefs and attitudes of injury and ... -
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 ... -
Isokinetic resistance training combined with eccentric overload improves athletic performance and induces muscle hypertrophy in young ice hockey players
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: To determine the combined effects of slow isokinetic resistance training and eccentric overload and compare it to traditional resistance training on strength, power, body composition and muscle hypertrophy in ... -
Long-term effects of participation in a prenatal exercise intervention on body weight, body mass index, and physical activity level: A 6-year follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Growing evidence supports that physical activity and exercise during pregnancy is favorable for the mother, with persisting benefits in the postpartum period. However, there is scant knowledge of the effect of ... -
Longitudinal relations between needs satisfaction and physical activity among psychiatric patients with dual diagnoses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: Studies including people with severe mental illness (SMI) have reported beneficial effects from physical activity (PA) on psychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and global functioning. However, it is important ... -
Low-carbohydrate high-fat diet and exercise: Effect of a 10-week intervention on body composition and CVD risk factors in overweight and obese women—a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We assessed the effect of weight-loss induced with a low-carbohydrate-high-fat diet with and without exercise, on body-composition, cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular risk factors. A total of 57 overweight and ... -
Managing Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases in Women with Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorders: A Randomized Trial with 12 Months Follow-Up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Persons with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge eating disorder (BED) have an elevated risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, lowering this risk is rarely addressed in standard cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT). ... -
The marathon of labour—Does regular exercise training influence course of labour and mode of delivery?: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: Today all pregnant women are recommended to participate in moderate intensity aerobic and resistance-based physical activity/exercise ≥150 min/week. However, there are still controversies and scant knowledge ... -
Maximal oxygen uptake versus maximal power output in children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-11)Maximal oxygen uptake ([Vdot]O2max) is considered the optimal method to assess aerobic fitness. The measurement of [Vdot]O2max, however, requires special equipment and training. Maximal exercise testing with determination ... -
Maximal Strength Training as a Therapeutic Approach in Long-Standing Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Study of a Woman With Osteopenia, Menstrual Dysfunction, and Compulsive Exercise
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In persons with anorexia nervosa (AN), compulsive exercise and osteopenia are common symptoms. Although treatment of osteopenia besides weight regain is lacking, maximal strength training (MST) has been found to be effective ... -
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 ...