Associate Professor
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Luteberget, Live; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Haukali, Eirik; Spencer, Matthew
(2023)
Association Between Physical Performance Tests and External Load During Scrimmages in Highly Trained Youth Ice Hockey Players.International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP).
ISSN 1555-0265.
Volum 18.
Hefte 1.
s.47-54.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Paulsen, Gøran; Joensen, Malene; Kristoffersen, Morten; Sveen, Ole; Gundersen, Hilde; Slettaløkken, Gunnar; Brankovic, Robert; Solberg, Paul Andre
(2023)
The effects of being told you are in the intervention group on training results: a pilot study.Scientific Reports.
ISSN 2045-2322.
Volum 13.
Hefte 1.
s.1-10.
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Thunshelle, Atle; Spencer, Matthew; Luteberget, Live Steinnes; Ivarsson, Andreas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2023)
In-season autoregulation of one weekly strength training session maintains physical and external load match performance in professional male football players.Journal of Sports Sciences.
ISSN 0264-0414.
Volum 41.
Hefte 6.
s.536-546.
Haugen, Markus Estifanos; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Larsen, Stian; Haugen, Arvid Steinar; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2023)
Effect of free-weight vs. machine-based strength training on maximal strength, hypertrophy and jump performance – a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation.
ISSN 2052-1847.
Volum 15.
Hefte 1.
Bobbert, Maarten F.; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Solberg, Paul Andre; Paulsen, Gøran
(2023)
The Force-Velocity Profile for Jumping: What It Is and What It Is Not.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
ISSN 0195-9131.
Volum 55.
Hefte 7.
s.1241-1249.
Davids, Charlie J.; Roberts, Llion A.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Peake, Jonathan M.; Coombes, Jeff S.; Raastad, Truls
(2023)
Where Does Blood Flow Restriction Fit in the Toolbox of Athletic Development? A Narrative Review of the Proposed Mechanisms and Potential Applications.Sports Medicine.
ISSN 0112-1642.
Volum 53.
s.2077-2093.
Haugen, Markus Estifanos; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Grgic, Jozo; Studsrud, Henrik; Austheim, Espen; Zimmermann, Erik Mathias; Falch, Hallvard Nygaard; Larsen, Stian; van den Tillaar, Roland Johannes Wilhelmus; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2023)
Effect of isolated and combined ingestion of caffeine and citrulline malate on resistance exercise and jumping performance: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study.European Journal of Nutrition.
ISSN 1436-6207.
Volum 62.
Hefte 7.
s.2963-2975.
Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Sibayan, Erlend E.; Fjeller, Joachim S.; Løvold, Sondre; Kolnes, Tommy M.; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Berntsen, Sveinung; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde
(2023)
Associations between Power Training-Induced Changes in Body Composition and Physical Function in Older Men: A Pre-Test–Post-Test Experimental Study.International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).
ISSN 1661-7827.
Volum 20.
Hefte 22.
Henselmans, Menno; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Hedderman, Richie; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad
(2022)
The Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Strength and Resistance Training Performance: A Systematic Review .Nutrients.
ISSN 2072-6643.
Volum 14.
Hefte 4.
DOI: 10.3390/nu14040856
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Luteberget, Live; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Spencer, Matthew
(2022)
Simulated Game-Based Ice Hockey Match Design (Scrimmage) Elicits Greater Intensity in External Load Parameters Compared With Official Matches.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.
ISSN 2624-9367.
Volum 4.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Sibayan, Erlend E.; Fjeller, Joachim S.; Løvold, Sondre; Kolnes, Tommy M.; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2022)
Effectiveness of individualized training based on force–velocity profiling on physical function in older men.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
ISSN 0905-7188.
Volum 32.
Hefte 6.
s.1013-1025.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.14157
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul Andre; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Paulsen, Gøran
(2022)
Strength and Power Testing of Athletes: A Multicenter Study of Test-Retest Reliability.International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP).
ISSN 1555-0265.
Volum 17.
Hefte 7.
s.1103-1110.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul Andre; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin Thorsen; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Paulsen, Gøran
(2022)
Strength and Power Testing of Athletes: Associations of Common Assessments Over Time.International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP).
ISSN 1555-0265.
Volum 17.
Hefte 8.
s.1280-1288.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Solberg, Paul; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin Thorsen; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Midttun, Magnus; Sæland, Fredrik; Paulsen, Gøran
(2021)
Force-velocity profiling in athletes: Reliability and agreement across methods.PLOS ONE.
ISSN 1932-6203.
Volum 16.
Hefte 2.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Solberg, Paul Andre; Gløersen, Øyvind Nøstdahl; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Paulsen, Gøran
(2021)
Validity of Force–Velocity Profiling Assessed With a Pneumatic Leg Press Device.International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP).
ISSN 1555-0265.
Volum 16.
Hefte 12.
s.1777-1785.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Paulsen, Gøran; Berntsen, Sveinung; Brankovic, Robert; Stålesen, Håkon; Sundnes, Joakim; Raastad, Truls
(2021)
Frequent blood flow restricted training not to failure and to failure induces similar gains in myonuclei and muscle mass.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
ISSN 0905-7188.
Volum 31.
Hefte 7.
s.1420-1439.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.13952
Lindberg, Kolbjørn; Solberg, Paul; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin; Larsen, Tommy Mella; Abusdal, Gøran; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Sveen, Ole; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2021)
Should we individualize training based on force-velocity profiling to improve physical performance in athletes?.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
ISSN 0905-7188.
Volum 31.
Hefte 12.
s.2198-2210.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.14044
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Paulsen, Gøran; Markworth, James F.; Berntsen, Sveinung; D'Souza, Randall F.; Cameron-Smith, David; Raastad, Truls
(2021)
High-frequency blood flow-restricted resistance exercise results in acute and prolonged cellular stress more pronounced in type I than in type II fibers.Journal of applied physiology.
ISSN 8750-7587.
Volum 131.
Hefte 2.
s.643-660.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Gonzalez, Adam
(2021)
Acute Effect of Citrulline Malate on Repetition Performance During Strength Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism.
ISSN 1526-484X.
Volum 31.
Hefte 4.
s.350-358.
Norum, Martin; Risvang, Linn; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Dimitriou, Lygeri; Rønning, Per Ola; Bjørgen, Morten; Raastad, Truls
(2020)
Caffeine Increases Strength and Power Performance in Resistance-trained Females During Early Follicular Phase.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
ISSN 0905-7188.
Volum 30.
Hefte 11.
s.2116-2129.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.13776
Wernbom, M.; Paulsen, Gøran; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Raastad, Truls
(2019)
Risk of Muscle Damage With Blood Flow–Restricted Exercise Should Not Be Overlooked.Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
ISSN 1050-642X.
Volum 00.
Hefte 00.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Kirketeig, Alexander; Paulsen, Gøran; Samnøy, Lars Edvin; Bækken, Lasse Vestli; Cameron-Smith, David; Berntsen, Sveinung; Raastad, Truls
(2018)
Type 1 muscle fiber hypertrophy after blood flow–restricted training in Powerlifter.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
ISSN 0195-9131.
Volum 51.
Hefte 2.
s.288-298.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Løvstad, Amund T.; Paulsen, Gøran; D'Souza, Randall F; Cameron-Smith, David; Flesche, Alexander; Hisdal, Jonny; Berntsen, Sveinung; Raastad, Truls
(2018)
Delayed myonuclear addition, myofiber hypertrophyand increases in strength with frequent low-load blood flow restricted training to volitional failure.Journal of applied physiology.
ISSN 8750-7587.
Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Syversen, Unni; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Stea, Tonje Holte; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Mosti, Mats Peder; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Raastad, Truls; Haugeberg, Glenn
(2017)
High doses of vitamin C plus E reduce strength training-induced improvements in areal bone mineral density in elderly men.European Journal of Applied Physiology.
ISSN 1439-6319.
Volum 117.
Hefte 6.
s.1073-1084.
D'Souza, Randall F; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Zeng, Nina; Aasen, Kirsten MM; Raastad, Truls; Cameron-Smith, David; Mitchell, Cameron J
(2017)
MicroRNAs in muscle: Characterizing the powerlifter phenotype.Frontiers in Physiology.
ISSN 1664-042X.
Volum 8.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Salvesen, Svein; Berntsen, Sveinung; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Stea, Tonje Holte; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Rohde, Gudrun-Elin; Haraldstad, Kristin; Raastad, Truls; Køpp, Unni Mette; Haugeberg, Glenn; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Bastani, Nasser Ezzatkhah; Blomhoff, Rune; Stølevik, Solvor Berntsen; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Paulsen, Gøran
(2015)
Vitamin C and E supplementation blunts increases in total lean body mass in elderly men after strength training.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
ISSN 0905-7188.
Volum 26.
Hefte 7.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.12506
Stea, Tonje Holte; Andersen, Lene Frost; Paulsen, Gøran; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Ådnanes, Svanhild; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Salvesen, Svein; Berntsen, Sveinung
(2014)
Validation of a pre-coded food diary used among 60-80 year old men: Comparison of self-reported energy intake with objectively recorded energy expenditure.PLOS ONE.
ISSN 1932-6203.
Volum 9.
Hefte 7.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Spencer, Matthew
(2023)
Styrketrening i hverdagen .
Fædrelandsvennen.
ISSN 0805-3790.
Spencer, Matthew; Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Luteberget, Live Steinnes; Ivarsson, Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2023)
Assessing the individual relationship between physical fitness improvements and external load match performance in male professional football players – a case study.
European College of Sport Science (ECSS);
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07.
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Thunshelle, Atle; Spencer, Matthew; Luteberget, Live Steinnes; Ivarsson, Andreas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Lindberg, Kolbjørn; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2023)
In-season autoregulation of one weekly strength training session maintains physical performance in professional male football players.
European College of Sport Science (ECSS);
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Pedersen, Silje Marie; Granli, Aslak; Aune, Simon S.; Martinovic, Emil; Raastad, Truls
(2023)
MAXIMIZING PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE HANDBALL PLAYERS DURING THE COMPETITIVE SEASON: THE IMPACT OF HIGH-LOAD STRENGTH TRAINING VERSUS POWER-PLYOMETRIC TRAINING.
European College of Sport Science (ECSS);
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Remme, Sander; Haukali, Eirik; Tveitevoll, Åsmund; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad
(2023)
MAXIMIZING PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH STRENGTH TRAINING DURING THE COMPETITIVE SEASON FOR ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS: FAVORABLE EFFECTS OF 40% VELOCITY LOSS.
European College of Sport Science (ECSS);
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Pedersen, Silje Marie; Granli, Aslak; Aune, Simon S.; Raastad, Truls
(2023)
Effects of in-season high-load strength training versus higher-velocity power training in female handball players: Are the adaptations training load- and velocity-specific?.
International Conference on Strength Training;
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-29.
Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Berntsen, Sveinung; Seiler, Hilde Lohne
(2022)
Associations between power training-induced changes in body composition and physical function in older men: a pretest-posttest experimental study.
27th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS 2022);
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-02.
Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Luteberget, Live Steinnes; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Ivarsson, Andreas; Haukali, Eirik; Spencer, Matthew
(2022)
Relationship between external load from simulated ice-hockey games and physical test performance.
ECSS 2022 - 27th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science;
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-02.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Granli, Aslak; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas
(2022)
Time Course Of Recovery Following Work-Matched Strength-Oriented- Versus Power-Oriented Resistance Exercise Bouts.
ECSS;
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-02.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Hody, Stephanie; Raastad, Truls; Paulsen, Gøran; Wernbom, Mathias; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Berntsen, Sveinung; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes
(2022)
High-Frequency Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise To Failure Induces Higher Cellular Stress In Muscle Fibres Than A Non-Failure Protocol .
ECSS;
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-02.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Paulsen, Gøran; joensen, malene; Kristoffersen, Morten; Sveen, Ole; Gundersen, Hilde; Falch, Gunnar Slettaløkken; Høigaard, Rune; Solberg, Paul Andre
(2022)
When You Believe You Are In The Intervention Group, You Will Get Better Training Results. A Randomized Controlled Placebo Study .
ECSS;
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-02.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Berntsen, Sveinung
(2022)
Så lite skal til for å bli sterkere.
lokalavisen fedrelandsvennen.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2022)
Hvor viktig er karbohydratene for treningen din?.
lokalavisen fedrelandsvennen.
Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Sibayan, Erlend E.; Fjeller, Joachim S.; Løvold, Sondre; Kolnes, Tommy M.; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Haraldstad, Kristin; Berntsen, Sveinung; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2022)
Physical function and health-related quality of life in older men after 10-weeks power training – any associations?.
27th Annual Congress of ECSS (European College of Sports Science);
2022-08-31 - 2022-09-02.
Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Sibayan, Erlend E.; Fjeller, Joachim S.; Løvold, Sondre; Kolnes, Tommy M.; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Berntsen, Sveinung; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde
(2022)
Associations between power training-induced changes in body composition and physical function in older men: a pretest-posttest experimental study. .
27th Annual Congress of ECSS (European College of Sports Science);
2022-08-31 - 2022-09-02.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2022)
Hvor viktig er karbohydratene for treningen din? .
Wernbom, Mathias; Paulsen, Gøran; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Raastad, Truls
(2021)
Reply - Letter to the editor.Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
ISSN 1050-642X.
Volum 31.
Hefte 6.
s.e513-e513.
Henselmans, Menno; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Hedderman, Richie; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad
(2021)
Carbohydrate requirements for strength training performance: a systematic review.
ECSS;
2021-09-07 - 2021-09-10.
Henselmans, Menno; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Hedderman, Richie; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad
(2021)
Can acute or long-term manipulation of carbohydrate availability increase strength performance? .
ESNS;
2021-11-26 - 2021-11-27.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Raastad, Truls
(2021)
Bør ungdommer ta kreatintilskudd? .
Fædrelandsvennen.
ISSN 0805-3790.
Wernbom, Mathias; Schoenfeld, Brad J; Paulsen, Gøran; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Aagaard, Per; Clark, Brian C.; Raastad, Truls
(2020)
Commentary: Can Blood Flow Restricted Exercise Cause Muscle Damage? Commentary on Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: Considerations of Methodology, Application, and Safety.Frontiers in Physiology.
ISSN 1664-042X.
Volum 11.
Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Gonzalez, Adam
(2020)
Acute effect of citrulline malate on repetition performance during strength training: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
ECSS;
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30.
Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2020)
Episode 16 - Okklusjonstrening.
Lindberg, Kolbjørn; Solberg, Paul Andre; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Helland, Christian; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin; Haugen, Thomas André; Østerås, Sindre; Kristoffersen, Morten; Paulsen, Gøran
(2020)
FORCE-VELOCITY PROFILING IN ELITE ATHLETES: RELIABILITY AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN METHODS.
ECSS;
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30.
Fosstveit, Sindre H.; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Lindberg, Kolbjørn; Sibayan, Erlend; Fjeller, Joachim; Løvold, Sindre; Kolnes, Tommy; Berntsen, Sveinung; Hansen, Bjørge Hermann; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2020)
THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUALIZED POWER-TRAINING BASED ON FORCE-VELOCITY PROFILING IN ELDERLY MEN.
ECSS;
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30.
Bjørnsen, Thomas; Lindberg, Kolbjørn; Solberg, Paul Andre; Rønnestad, Bent; Frank, Martin; Abusdal, Gøran; Larsen, Tommy Mella; Sveen, Ole; Paulsen, Gøran
(2020)
THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUALIZED POWER-TRAINING BASED ON FORCE-VELOCITY PROFILING IN HIGHLY-TRAINED TEAM SPORT ATHLETES.
ECSS;
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30.
Fosstveit, Sindre Herskedal; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Berntsen, Sveinung; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad
(2020)
The effect of individualized power training based on the least developed capacity in force-velocity profiles of elderly men.
ECSS 2020 - 25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science;
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30.
Risvang, Linn; Norum, Martin; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Dimitriou, Lygeri; Rønning, Per Ola; Bjørgen, Morten; Stadheim, Hans Kristian; Raastad, Truls
(2019)
A moderate caffeine dose increases strength performance in resistance-trained females.
The 24th annual congress of the European College of Sport Science;
2019-07-03 - 2019-07-06.
Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Syversen, Unni; Berntsen, Sveinung; Paulsen, Gøran; Stea, Tonje Holte; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Haugeberg, Glenn
(2015)
Vitamin C and E supplementation reduces the beneficial skeletal effects of strength training in elderly men.
Annual Meeting 2015 American Society of Bone and Mineral Research;
2015-10-09 - 2015-10-12.
Solstad, Tom Erik Jorung; Shaw, Matthew Peter; Bjørnsen, Thomas
(2020)
Episode 16 - Okklusjonstrening.
