• The dynamics of the anaerobic energy contribution during a simulated mass-start competition while roller-ski skating on a treadmill. 

      Noordhof, Dionne; Danielsson, Marius Lyng; Skovereng, Knut; Danielsen, Jørgen; Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Haugnes, Pål; Kocbach, Jan; Ettema, Gertjan; Sandbakk, Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-08)
      The purposes of this study were: 1) to investigate the anaerobic energy contribution during a simulated cross-country (XC) skiing mass-start competition while roller-ski skating on a treadmill; 2) to investigate the relationship between the recovery of the anaerobic energy reserves and performance; and 3) to compare the gross efficiency (GE) method and maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD) to ...
    • Effects of Including Sprints in One Weekly Low-Intensity Training Session During the Transition Period of Elite Cyclists 

      Almquist, Nicki Winfield; Løvlien, Ine; Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Spencer, Matthew; Kristoffersen, Morten; Skovereng, Knut; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Rønnestad, Bent (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-11)
      The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of including 30-s sprints in one weekly low-intensity training (LIT) session during a 3-week transition period in elite cyclists. Sixteen male elite cyclists (maximal oxygen uptake, VO<sub>2max</sub>: 72 ± 5 ml·kg<sup>−1</sup>·min<sup>−1</sup>) reduced their training load by ~60% for 3 weeks from the end of competitive season and performed ...
    • Heart Rate Does Not Accurately Predict Metabolic Intensity During Variable-Intensity Roller Skiing or Cycling 

      Staunton, Craig A.; Andersson, Erik P; Skovereng, Knut; Björklund, Glenn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-07)
      Purpose: To critically appraise the utility of heart rate (HR) and power output (PO) to predict metabolic rate (MR) and oxygen consumption ( ˙ V O 2 ) during variable-intensity roller skiing and cycling. Methods: National-level cyclists (n = 8) and cross-country skiers (n = 9) completed a preliminary session to determine ˙ V O 2 max , and a variable-intensity protocol with 3 high-intensity ...
    • New insights from Norwegian and Swedish sports coaches' employment, practices, and beliefs during the first Covid-19 movement restriction period 

      Severin, Anna Cecilia; Skovereng, Knut; Björklund, Glenn; Hemmestad, Liv B; Sandbakk, Øyvind Bucher; Sandbakk, Silvana Bucher (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-27)
      Introduction: This study (i) examined Norwegian and Swedish sports coaches’ employment, practices, and beliefs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, (ii) compared these aspects between coaches in Norway and Sweden, two countries with clearly different movement restrictions strategies in this period.<p> <p>Methods: An online survey was distributed to coaches via email and social media. The ...
    • Physiological and Biomechanical Determinants of Sprint Ability Following Variable Intensity Exercise When Roller Ski Skating 

      Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Kocbach, Jan; Danielsen, Jørgen; Noordhof, Dionne; Skovereng, Knut; Hatling Haugnes, Pål; Tjønnås, Johannes; Sandbakk, Øyvind Bucher (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-25)
      The most common race format in cross-country (XC) skiing is the mass-start event, which is under-explored in the scientific literature. To explore factors important for XC skiing mass-starts, the main purpose of this study was to investigate physiological and biomechanical determinants of sprint ability following variable intensity exercise when roller ski skating. Thirteen elite male XC skiers ...
    • Physiological and Biomechanical Responses to Cross-Country Skiing in Varying Terrain: Low- vs. High-Intensity 

      Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Kocbach, Jan; Danielsen, Jørgen; Noordhof, Dionne; Skovereng, Knut; Meyer, Frederic; Sandbakk, Øyvind Bucher (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-11)
      The purposes of our study were to investigate the physiological and biomechanical responses to low-intensity (LI) and high-intensity (HI) roller ski skating on varying terrain and compare these responses between training intensities. Nine elite male skiers performed treadmill roller skiing consisting of two 21 min sessions (7 × 3 min laps) at LI and HI with the same set inclines and intensity-dependent ...