• Altered Triceps Surae Muscle-Tendon Unit Properties after 6 Months of Static Stretching 

      Moltubakk, Marie M.; Villars, Fabienne Olivia; Magulas, Melina Meyer; Magnusson, Stig P.; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bojsen-Møller, Jens (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction: This study examined the effects of 24 wk of daily static stretching of the plantarflexors (unilateral 4 × 60-s stretching, whereas the contralateral leg served as a control; n = 26) on joint range of motion ...
    • Associations between Device-measured Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Health in the Transition to Early Adulthood 

      Mielke, Gregore I.; Menezes, Ana Maria B.; da Silva, Bruna Gonçalves Cordeiro; Ekelund, Ulf; Crochemore-Silva, Inacio; Wehrmeister, Fernando César; Gonçalves, Helen; Brown, Wendy J. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Purposes: The aims of this study were to investigate the cross-sectional and prospective associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health in the transition to adulthood. Methods: ...
    • Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity, and Insulin Resistance in Children 

      Haapala, Eero A.; Wiklund, Petri; Lintu, Niina; Tompuri, Tuomo; Väistö, Juuso; Finni, Taija; Tarkka, Ina M.; Kemppainen, Titta; Barker, Alan R.; Ekelund, Ulf; Brage, Søren; Lakka, Timo A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose: Few studies have investigated the independent and joint associations of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body fat percentage (BF%) with insulin resistance in children. We investigated the independent and combined ...
    • Depressed Physical Performance Outlasts Hormonal Disturbances after Military Training 

      Hamarsland, Håvard; Paulsen, Gøran; Solberg, Paul André; Slaathaug, Ole Gunnar; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      . Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an arduous 1-wk military course on measures of physical performance, body composition, and blood biomarkers. Methods: Participants were apprentices in ...
    • Dietary Nitrate and Nitric Oxide Metabolism Mouth, Circulation, Skeletal Muscle, and Exercise Performance 

      Jones, Andrew M.; Vanhatalo, Anni; Seals, Douglas R.; Rossman, Matthew J.; Piknova, Barbora; Jonvik, Kristin Lundanes (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous signaling molecule that plays an important role in myriad physiological processes including the regulation of vascular tone, neurotransmission, mitochondrial respiration and skeletal muscle ...
    • Effects of 150- And 450-mL Acute Blood Losses on Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Exercise Capacity 

      Skattebo, Øyvind; Johansen, Espen Spro; Capelli, Carlo; Hallén, Jostein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Purpose: This study investigated whether maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) and exercise capacity are affected by small acute blood loss (150 mL) and elucidated compensatory mechanisms. Methods: Thirteen male subjects (V˙O2max, ...
    • Fitness Mediates Activity and Sedentary Patterns Associations with Adiposity in Youth 

      Santos, Diana A; Magalhães, João P.; Júdice, Pedro B.; Correia, Ines R; Minderico, Cláudia S.; Ekelund, Ulf; Sardinha, Luis B (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Purpose: We aimed to examine the cross-sectional associations of patterns of sedentary time (ST) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with total fat mass index (FMI) and abdominal FMI (FMIabd) in children, and ...
    • Increased Mass-Specific Maximal Fat Oxidation Rate with Small versus Large Muscle Mass Exercise 

      Skattebo, Øyvind; Peci, Dafina; Clauss, Matthieu; Johansen, Egil Ivar; Jensen, Jørgen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Introduction: Skeletal muscle perfusion and oxygen (O2) delivery are restricted during whole-body exercise due to a limited cardiac output (Q[Combining Dot Above]). This study investigated the role of reducing central ...
    • Longitudinal Training-related Hematological Changes in Boys and Girls from Ages 12 to 15 yr 

      Landgraff, Hege Elisabeth W.; Hallén, Jostein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose Natural growth and maturation cause hemoglobin mass (Hbmass) and blood volume (BV) to increase during childhood and adolescence. Whether endurance training during the same period can cause further increases in these ...
    • Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction and High-Load Resistance Training Induce Comparable Changes in Patellar Tendon Properties 

      Centner, Christoph; Jerger, Simon; Lauber, Benedikt; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Friedrich, Till; Lolli, David; Gollhofer, Albert; König, Daniel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Introduction: Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (LL-BFR) has emerged as a viable alternative to conventional high-load (HL) resistance training regimens. Despite increasing evidence confirming ...
    • No Difference Between Spray Dried Milk and Native Whey Supplementation with Strength Training 

      Hamarsland, Håvard; Handegard, Vilde; Kåshagen, Mauritz; Benestad, Haakon Breien; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Background: A rapid digestibility and high leucine content are considered important for maximal stimulation of muscle protein synthesis. Consequently, with these properties, native whey may hold greater anabolic potential ...
    • Novel Methods for Reporting of Exercise Dose and Adherence: An Exploratory Analysis 

      Nilsen, Tormod Skogstad; Scott, Jessica M.; Michalski, Meghan; Capaci, Catherine; Thomas, Samantha M; Herndon, James E; Sasso, John; Eves, Neil D; Jones, Lee W. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore whether methods adapted from oncology pharmacological trials have utility in reporting adherence (tolerability) of exercise treatment in cancer. Methods: Using a retrospective ...
    • Oxygen demand, uptake, and deficits in elite cross-country skiers during a 15-km race 

      Gløersen, Øyvind Nøstdahl; Gilgien, Matthias; Dysthe, Dag Kristian; Malthe-Sørenssen, Anders; Losnegard, Thomas Johansen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose: This study aimed to quantify the repeated oxygen deficits attained during intermittent endurance exercise by measuring oxygen consumption (V˙O2) and oxygen demand (V˙O2dem) throughout a simulated roller ski ...
    • Recovery from Achilles Tendon Repair: A Combination of Postsurgery Outcomes and Insufficient Remodeling of Muscle and Tendon 

      Stäudle, Benjamin; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Laps, Guido; Göll, Fabian; Brüggemann, Gert-Peter; Albracht, Kirsten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) patients have persistent functional deficits in the triceps surae muscle–tendon unit (MTU). The complex remodeling of the MTU accompanying these deficits remains poorly understood. ...
    • Reporting of resistance training dose, adherence, and tolerance in exercise oncology 

      Fairman, Ciaran M.; Nilsen, Tormod Skogstad; Newton, Robert U.; Taaffe, Dennis R.; Spry, Nigel; Joseph, David; Chambers, Suzanne; Robinson, Zac P.; Hart, Nicolas H.; Zourdos, Michael C.; Focht, Brian C.; Peddle-Mcintyre, Carolyn J.; Galvão, Daniel A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose: While general guidelines (such as CONSORT or Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template) exist to enhance the reporting of exercise interventions in the field of exercise science, there is inadequate detail facilitating ...
    • Sexual harassment and abuse among young elite athletes, recreational athletes, and reference students: A prospective study 

      Sølvberg, Nina; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Pettersen, Gunn; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Purpose: To examine the 12-months prevalence and 12-months prospective change in reported sexual harassment and abuse (SHA)-victimization among young elite athletes, recreational athletes, and reference students in three ...
    • Type 1 Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy after Blood Flow–restricted Training in Powerlifter 

      Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Kirketeig, Alexander; Paulsen, Gøran; Samnøy, Lars Edvin; Bækken, Lasse Vestli; Cameron-Smith, David; Berntsen, Sveinung; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of blood flow restricted resistance exercise (BFRRE) on myofiber areas (MFA), number of myonuclei and satellite cells (SC), muscle size and strength in powerlifters. METHODS Seventeen ...