Browsing Norges idrettshøgskole by Subject "novice exercisers"
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Does self-perception equal the truth when judging own body weight and height?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Data from the research project “Fitness clubs—a venue for public health?” provided an opportunity to evaluate the accuracy of self-reported body weight and height, and subsequent Body Mass Index (BMI), as well ... -
Is there an association between total physical activity level and VO2max among fitness club members?: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Since cardiorespiratory fitness is an important predictor for all-cause mortality, it is of interest to know if meeting the physical activity (PA) recommendations is associated with higher levels of maximal ... -
Weight cycling and dieting behavior in fitness club members
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Along with the rising prevalence of high body-mass index (BMI), there is also increased emphasis on leanness and fitness. Both these trends suggest that many individuals are concerned about weight management ... -
What makes individuals stick to their exercise regime?: A one-year follow-up study among novice exercisers in a fitness club setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: A fitness club may be an important arena to promote regular exercise. However, authors have reported low attendance rates (10 to 37%) the first months after individuals sign up for membership. It is therefore ...