• Effects of Heavy Strength Training on Running Performance and Determinants of Running Performance in Female Endurance Athletes 

      Vikmoen, Olav; Raastad, Truls; Seynnes, Olivier; Bergstrøm, Kristoffer; Ellefsen, Stian; Rønnestad, Bent R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Purpose The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of adding strength training to normal endurance training on running performance and running economy in well-trained female athletes. We hypothesized ...
    • Improved cycling performance with ingestion of hydrolyzed marine protein depends on performance level 

      Vegge, Geir; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Ellefsen, Stian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      The effect on performance of protein ingestion during or after exercise is not clear. This has largely been attributed to the utilization of different scientific protocols and the neglection of accounting for factors ...
    • Optimal V. O2max-to-mass ratio for predicting 15 km performance among elite male cross-country skiers 

      Carlsson, Tomas; Carlsson, Magnus; Hammarström, Daniel; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Malm, Christer B.; Tonkonogi, Michail (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)
      The aim of this study was 1) to validate the 0.5 body-mass exponent for maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) as the optimal predictor of performance in a 15 km classical-technique skiing competition among elite male cross-country ...
    • Vitamin D3 supplementation does not enhance the effects of resistance training in older adults 

      Mølmen, Knut Sindre; Hammarström, Jens Konrad Daniel; Pedersen, Karianne; Lie, Anne Cecilie Lian; Steile, Ragnvald B.; Nygård, Håvard; Khan, Yusuf; Hamarsland, Håvard; Koll, Lise; Hanestadhaugen, Marita; Eriksen, Atle Lie; Grindaker, Eirik; Whist, Jon Elling; Buck, Daniel; Ahmad, Rafi; Strand, Tor Arne; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Ellefsen, Stian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Lifestyle therapy with resistance training is a potent measure to counteract age-related loss in muscle strength and mass. Unfortunately, many individuals fail to respond in the expected manner. This phenomenon ...