Fredrik Tonstad Vårvik
PhD Research Fellow
- Office:
- I3044 ( Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand )
My Ph.D. topic investigates how to optimize in-season strength training for team sport athletes aiming to maintain muscle size, strength, power, and match freshness throughout the competitive season. We compare the effect of heavy load strength training versus power- and plyometric training programs, with an emphasis on female handball athletes.
Resistance training and sports nutrition are my main interests, particularly in the areas of recovery, adaptation, and performance. I teach and supervise students and am involved in research projects on these topics, in addition to being a consultant at the Norwegian Olympic Committee.
I have completed two bachelor's degrees in Sports Science and Nutrition, a master's in Exercise Physiology, and the IOC Sports Nutrition diploma.
Courses and teaching
Exercise physiology, strength training (theory and practice) and sports nutrition.
Scientific publications
- 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. 13 (1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-29141-7.
- 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. 32 (6). s 1013 - 1025. doi:10.1111/sms.14157.
- 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. 31 (4). s 350 - 358. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0295.
- Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad (2021). Dette kan påvirke OL-prestasjonene. Stavanger Aftenblad. ISSN: 0804-8991.
- Roberts, Justin; Zinchenko, Anastasia; Mahbubani, Krishnaa T.; Johnstone, James; Smith, Lee; Merzbach, Viviane; Blacutt, Miguel; Banderas, Oscar; Villasenor, Luis; Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Henselmans, Menno (2018). Satiating Effect of High Protein Diets on Resistance-Trained Subjects in Energy Deficit. Nutrients. ISSN: 2072-6643. 11 (7). doi:10.3390/nu11010056.
- Vårvik, Fredrik Tonstad; Bjørnsen, Thomas (2022). Hvor viktig er karbohydratene for treningen din?.
- 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..
- 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?.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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