• Comparing active, passive, and combined warm-ups among junior alpine skiers in -7°C 

      McGawley, Kerry; Spencer, Matthew; Olofsson, Anna; Andersson, Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Context: Warming up in very cold climates and maintaining an elevated body temperature prior to a race is challenging for snow-sport athletes. Purpose: To investigate the effects of active (ACT), passive (PAS), and a ...
    • Energy expenditure and intensity of ritual jumping–dancing in male Maasai 

      Christensen, Dirk L.; Westgate, Kate; Griffiths, Lewis; Sironga, Joseph; Maro, Venance P.; Helge, Jørn W.; Larsen, Steen; Bygbjerg, Ib C.; Ramaiya, Kaushik L.; Jensen, Jørgen; Brage, Søren Karl (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objectives: Traditional jumping–dance rituals performed by Maasai men involve prolonged physical exertion that may contribute significantly to overall physical activity level. We aimed to objectively quantify the metabolic ...
    • Force-velocity profiling in athletes: Reliability and agreement across methods 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Paulsen, Gøran; Solberg, Paul André; Frank, Martin Thorsen; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The aim of the study was to examine the test-retest reliability and agreement across methods for assessing individual force-velocity (FV) profiles of the lower limbs in athletes. Using a multicenter approach, 27 male ...
    • Predictive validity and classification accuracy of actigraph energy expenditure equations and cut-points in young children 

      Janssen, Xanne; Cliff, Dylan; Reilly, John J.; Hinkley, Trina; Jones, Rachel A.; Batterham, Marijka; Ekelund, Ulf; Brage, Søren; Okely, Anthony D. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-11-11)
      Objectives: Evaluate the predictive validity of ActiGraph energy expenditure equations and the classification accuracy of physical activity intensity cut-points in preschoolers. Methods: Forty children aged 4–6 years ...
    • Should we individualize training based on force-velocity profiling to improve physical performance in athletes? 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul André; Larsen, Tommy Mella; Abusdal, Gøran; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Sveen, Ole; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Frank, Martin Thorsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an individualized training program based on force-velocity (FV) profiling on jumping, sprinting, strength, and power in athletes. Forty national level team sport ...
    • Sport-specific capacity to use elastic energy in the patellar and Achilles tendons of elite athletes 

      Wiesinger, Hans-Peter; Rieder, Florian; Kösters, Alexander; Müller, Erich; Seynnes, Olivier R. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Introduction: During running and jumping activities, elastic energy is utilized to enhance muscle mechanical output and efficiency. However, training-induced variations in tendon spring-like properties remain under-investigated. ...