Blar i AURA på forfatter "Torstveit, Monica K."
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Association of lifestyle habits and academic achievement in Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Stea, Tonje H.; Torstveit, Monica K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: While healthy lifestyle habits are generally assumed to be important for high academic achievement, there has been little research on this topic among adolescents. The aim of this study was therefore to examine ... -
How do coaches and female athletes experience different aspects regarding participation, development, and performance in female sports? - and what impact does the sex data gap in sports science have on these perceptions and their coaching practices?
Bjørnstad, Lars (Master thesis, 2024)Målet med dette refleksive tematiske analyse studiet var å undersøke de ulike sidene relatert til deltagelse, utvikling og prestasjon innen kvinneidrett, samt utforske hvordan mangel på idrettsforsking rettet mot kvinnelige ... -
Postmenopausal women with osteopenia and a healed wrist fracture have reduced physical function and quality of life compared to a matched, healthy control group with no fracture
Hakestad, Kari; Nordsletten, Lars; Torstveit, Monica K.; Risberg, May (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Fractures lead to reduced physical function and quality of life (QOL), but little is known about postmenopausal women with osteopenia and a healed wrist fracture. The purpose was to evaluate physical function ... -
Self-reported versus diagnosed stress fractures in Norwegian female elite athletes
Øyen, Jannike; Torstveit, Monica K.; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selfreported versus diagnosed stress fractures in female elite athletes and non-athletic controls. A random sample of Norwegian elite athletes from the national ... -
Study protocol: fit for delivery - can a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy result in measurable health benefits for mothers and newborns? A randomized controlled trial
Sagedal, Linda Reme; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Bere, Elling; Torstveit, Monica K.; Henriksen, Tore; Vistad, Ingvild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: The global obesity epidemic has led to increased attention on pregnancy, a period when women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. Excessive gestational weight gain is associated with numerous complications, ... -
Traditional versus functional strength training: Effects on muscle strength and power in the elderly
Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Torstveit, Monica K.; Anderssen, Sigmund A (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aim was to determine whether strength training with machines vs. functional strength training at 80% of one-repetition maximum improves muscle strength and power among the elderly. Sixty-three subjects (69.9 +/- 4.1 ... -
Viktigheten av fysisk aktivitet og trening blant eldre
Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Torstveit, Monica K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Regular physical activity in older adults is critically important to ensure healthy aging. The link between physical activity and prevention of disease, maintenance of independence, and improved quality of life is supported ...