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Association between Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) and body weight in a population free from cardiovascular disease: The HUNT study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) is a new metric for physical activity tracking, and is associated with reduced risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. We prospectively investigated whether PAI is ... -
Contributions of changes in physical activity, sedentary time, diet and body weight to changes in cardiometabolic risk
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Increased physical activity (PA), reduced time spent sedentary (SED), healthier diet and reduced body weight may all have a positive impact on cardiometabolic risk. The relative importance of change in each of ... -
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 ... -
The effect of a programme to improve men's sedentary time and physical activity: The european fans in training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Reducing sitting time as well as increasing physical activity in inactive people is beneficial for their health. This paper investigates the effectiveness of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve ... -
Exploring the provision and motives behind the adoption of health-promotion programmes in professional football clubs across four European countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This study mapped existing health-promotion provisions targeting adults in professional football clubs across England, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal, and explored motives behind the clubs’ adoption of the European ... -
In-season strength maintenance training increases well-trained cyclists’ performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-08-27)We investigated the effects of strength maintenance training on thigh muscle cross-sectional area (CSA), leg strength, determinants of cycling performance, and cycling performance. Well-trained cyclists completed either ... -
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 ... -
Normative Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength Values for Female, Healthy, Elite Handball and Football Players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This study presents normative values for isokinetic knee extension and flexion muscle strength tests in 350 elite, female, handball (n = 150) and football (n = 200) players. Isokinetic concentric muscle strength tests at ... -
Objectively measured physical activity in four-year-old British children: a cross-sectional analysis of activity patterns segmented across the day
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-01-09)BACKGROUND: Little is known about preschool-aged children's levels of physical activity (PA) over the course of the day. Using time-stamped data, we describe the levels and patterns of PA in a population-based ... -
Recommended aerobic fitness level for metabolic health in children and adolescents: a study of diagnostic accuracy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Objective To define the optimal cut-off for low aerobic fitness and to evaluate its accuracy to predict clustering of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents. Design Study of diagnostic ... -
The Andersen Aerobic Fitness Test: reliability and validity in 10-year-old children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-17)Background: High aerobic fitness is consistently associated with a favorable metabolic risk profile in children. Direct measurement of peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) is often not feasible, thus indirect tests such as ...