Blar i Artikler / Articles på forfatter "Aandstad, Anders"
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Change in anthropometrics and physical fitness in norwegian cadets during 3 years of military academy education
Aandstad, Anders; Sandberg, Frank; Hageberg, Rune; Kolle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: High physical fitness is associated with increased occupational performance, better health, and reduced risk of injuries in military personnel. Thus, the military emphasizes physical training to maintain or ... -
Eagerness for physical activity scale: theoretical background and validation
Säfvenbom, Reidar; Buch, Robert; Aandstad, Anders (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-09)The Eagerness for Physical Activity Scale (EPAS) validated in this study is based on the belief that eagerness for physical activity should be seen as a major outcome of interventions and physical activity contexts. The ... -
Objectively measured physical activity in home guard soldiers during military service and civilian life
Aandstad, Anders; Hageberg, Rune; Holme, Ingar Morten K.; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07)Soldiers are encouraged to be physically active, and thereby maintain or increase their fitness level to meet job-related physical demands. However, studies on objectively measured physical activity (PA) in soldiers are ... -
Sex differences in the physiological response to a demanding military field exercise
Vikmoen, Olav; Teien, Hilde Kristin; Raustøl, Marius Løvic; Aandstad, Anders; Tansø, Rita; Gulliksrud, Kristine; Skare, Magnhild; Raastad, Truls (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose To investigate sex differences in the effect of a military field exercise on physical performance, body composition, and blood biomarkers. Methods Measurements were done in 23 male and 12 female conscripts before, ...