• Compulsive exercise and mental health challenges in fitness instructors; Presence and interactions 

      Gjestvang, Christina; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Some physically active people exercise compulsively, which can be associated with several mental health challenges. Fitness instructors are considered important role models for an active, healthy lifestyle; yet ...
    • Treatment effects on compulsive exercise and physical activity in eating disorders 

      Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Rosenvinge, Jan H.; Friborg, Oddgeir; Pettersen, Gunn; Vrabel, Kari-Anne; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Background: Dysfunctional thoughts- and use of physical activity (PA) are core symptoms of the eating disorders (ED) bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED). The compulsive desire for PA complicates a favourable ...