Asgeir Mamen

Scientific Publications

• Jarstad, Even & Mamen, Asgeir (2026). The medium-term changes in performance and physiological and anthropometric characteristics following prolonged low-intensity ski trekking in Antarctica: a case study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN 1715-5312. 51(1) p 1-14. doi:
  10.1139/apnm-2025-0159
• Serbetar, Ivan & Mamen, Asgeir (2025). Interference Increases Variability in Sub-Second Repetitive Motor Timing. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. ISSN 2411-5142. 10
• Serbetar, Ivan, Loftesnes, Jan Morten & Mamen, Asgeir (2025). Linking Motor Competence to Children’s Self-Perceptions: The Mediating Role of Physical Fitness. Children. ISSN 2227-9067. 12
• Skogstad, Marit, Alsaedi, Sarah, Sirnes, Per Anton, Mamen, Asgeir, Skare, Øivind, Goffeng, Elisabeth Martinsen, Goffeng, Lars Ole, Matre, Dagfinn & Aass, Hans Christian Dalsbotten (2025). Rotating shift work, with night shift work, affects cardiovascular risk factors: a 6-year follow-up study in the insulation industry. Occupational and Environmental Medicine. ISSN 1351-0711. doi:
  10.1136/oemed-2025-110191
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Mamen, Asgeir, Goswami, Nandu & Lindberg, Morten (2025). Waist-to-Height Ratio as a predictor of cardiovascular and metabolic health in a pediatric population. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 20(7) doi:
  10.1371/journal.pone.0326772
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Bjerva, Trine & Mamen, Asgeir (2025). The effect of active learning on academic performance in a Norwegian primary school setting–the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Frontiers in Education. ISSN 2504-284X. 10 doi:
  10.3389/feduc.2025.1562387
• Skogstad, Marit, Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir, Zardin, Erika & Sirnes, Per Anton (2024). Cardiorespiratory fitness associates negatively with arterial stiffness in a cohort of industrial workers followed up for 4 years. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. ISSN 1076-2752. 66(11) p 863-866. doi:
  10.1097/JOM.0000000000003185
• Alpers, Silvia Eiken, Pallesen, Ståle, Vold, Jørn Henrik, Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen, Lunde, Linn Heidi, Skogen, Jens Christoffer, Mamen, Asgeir, Mæland, Silje & Fadnes, Lars T. (2023). The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study. Frontiers in Psychiatry. ISSN 1664-0640. 14 doi:
  10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1181046
• Jarstad, Even, Felberg, Helge Andreas & Mamen, Asgeir (2023). A Case Study of the Short-Term Development of Body Composition and Substrate Utilization Following Prolonged Low-Intensity Ski Trekking with Inadequate Energy Intake in Svalbard. Arctic: Journal of the Arctic Institute of North America. ISSN 0004-0843. 76(3) p 265-273. doi:
  10.14430/arctic78286
• Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir & Skogstad, Marit (2023). The COVID-19 Pandemic Decreases Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in Industry. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease (JCDD). ISSN 2308-3425. 11(1) doi:
  10.3390/jcdd11010009
• Mamen, Asgeir, Lindberg, Morten & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2022). Increase in peak oxygen uptake and Andersen test performance in children from age six to ten: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 13 doi:
  10.3389/fphys.2022.976505
• Høyland, Sindre Aske, Schuchert, Astrid & Mamen, Asgeir (2022). A holistic perspective on continuing care for substance use and dependence: Results and implications from an in-depth study of a Norwegian continuing care establishment. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD). ISSN 1455-0725. 39(5) p 503-520. doi:
  10.1177/14550725221099702
• Jarstad, Even & Mamen, Asgeir (2022). The short-term development of performance and aerobic endurance following prolonged low-intensity ski trekking in Svalbard: A case study. Polar Record. ISSN 0032-2474. 58 doi:
  10.1017/S0032247422000201
• Skogstad, Marit, Aass, Hans Christian Dalsbotten, Sirnes, Per-Anton, Mamen, Asgeir, Skare, Øivind, Matre, Dagfinn, Hammer, Stine Eriksen, Goffeng, Elisabeth Martinsen & Lunde, Lars-Kristian (2022). Influence of Shift Work on Arterial Stiffness and Systemic Inflammation: A 3-Year Follow-up Study in Industry. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. ISSN 1076-2752. 65(4) p 284-291. doi:
  10.1097/JOM.0000000000002779
• Heimark, Sondre, Eitzen, Ingrid, Vianello, Isabella, Bøtker-Rasmussen, Kasper, Mamen, Asgeir, Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel, Waldum-Grevbo, Bård, Sandbakk, Øyvind & Seeberg, Trine Margrethe (2022). Blood Pressure Response and Pulse Arrival Time During Exercise Testing in Well-Trained Individuals. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 13 doi:
  10.3389/fphys.2022.863855
• Alpers, Silvia Eiken, Furulund, Einar, Pallesen, Ståle, Mamen, Asgeir, Dyrstad, Sindre Mikal & Fadnes, Lars T. (2022). The Role of Physical Activity in Opioid Substitution Therapy: A Systematic Review of Interventional and Observational Studies. Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment. ISSN 1178-2218. 16 doi:
  10.1177/11782218221111840
• Jarstad, Even, Tysland, Arne Christian & Mamen, Asgeir (2021). Development of running performance and endurance in youth soccer players following high-intensity continuous running of short exercise duration. Gazzetta Medica Italiana. ISSN 0393-3660. 180(10) p 589-595. doi:
  10.23736/S0393-3660.21.04599-X
• Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir, Sirnes, Per Anton, Aass, Hans Christian Dalsbotten, Øvstebø, Reidun, Goffeng, Elisabeth Martinsen, Matre, Dagfinn, Nielsen, Pia, Heglum, Hanne Siri Amdahl, Hammer, Stine Eriksen & Skogstad, Marit (2020). Cardiovascular Health Effects of Shift Work with Long Working Hours and Night Shifts: Study Protocol for a Three-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study on Industrial Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 17(2) doi:
  10.3390/ijerph17020589
• Kharlova, Iana, Fredriksen, Maren Valand, Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2020). Daily and Weekly Variation in Children’s Physical Activity in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study of The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Sports. ISSN 2075-4663. 8(11) doi:
  10.3390/sports8110150
• Kharlova, Iana, Deng, Wei Hai, Mamen, Jostein, Mamen, Asgeir, Fredriksen, Maren Valand & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2020). The Weather Impact on Physical Activity of 6–12 Year Old Children: A Clustered Study of the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Sports. ISSN 2075-4663. 8(9) doi:
  10.3390/sports8010009
• Mamen, Asgeir, Braaum, Lars Erik & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2020). Presenting Health Status in Children Using a Radar Plot. Sports. ISSN 2075-4663. 8(4) doi:
  10.3390/sports8040053
• Mamen, Asgeir, Øvstebø, Reidun, Sirnes, Per Anton, Nilsen, Pia & Skogstad, Marit (2020). High-Intensity Training Reduces CVD Risk Factors among Rotating Shift Workers. An Eight-Week Intervention in Industry. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 17(11) doi:
  10.3390/ijerph17113943
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Mamen, Asgeir, Oseland, Harald & Heimburg, Erna Dianne von (2019). The steady-state load of five firefighting tasks. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE). ISSN 1080-3548. 26(1) p 173-180. doi:
  10.1080/10803548.2019.1573013
• Skogstad, Marit, Mamen, Asgeir, Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Ulvestad, Bente, Matre, Dagfinn, Aass, Hans Christian Dalsbotten, Øvstebø, Reidun, Nielsen, Pia, Samuelsen, Kari S., Skare, Øivind & Sirnes, Per Anton (2019). Shift Work Including Night Work and Long Working Hours in Industrial Plants Increases the Risk of Atherosclerosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 16(3) doi:
  10.3390/ijerph16030521
• Mamen, Asgeir, Heimburg, Erna Dianne von, Oseland, Harald & Medbø, Jon Ingulf (2019). Examination of a new functional firefighter fitness test. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE). ISSN 1080-3548. 27(2) p 460-471. doi:
  10.1080/10803548.2019.1627075
• Serbetar, Ivan, Loftesnes, Jan Morten & Mamen, Asgeir (2019). Reliability and structural validity of the movement assessment battery for children-2 in croatian preschool children. Sports. ISSN 2075-4663. 7(12) doi:
  10.3390/sports7120248
• Aaberge, Kari & Mamen, Asgeir (2019). A comparative study of fitness levels among norwegian youth in 1988 and 2001. Sports. ISSN 2075-4663. 7(2) doi:
  10.3390/sports7020050
• Jarstad, Even & Mamen, Asgeir (2019). The performance and aerobic endurance effects of high-intensity versus moderate-intensity continuous running. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN 1715-5312. 44(9) p 990-996. doi:
  10.1139/apnm-2018-0575
• Deng, Wei Hai, Lindberg, Morten, Hjelle, Ole Petter, Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). Cardiovascular risk factors in a child population: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 28-37. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818770130
• Ringdal, Kristen, Ringdal, Gerd Inger, Olsen, Helene Kristin, Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). Quality of life in primary school children: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 68-73. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818767821
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). Anthropometric measures as fitness indicators in primary school children - The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 48-53. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818770129
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Mamen, Asgeir, Gammelsrud, Heidi, Lindberg, Morten & Hjelle, Ole Petter (2018). Factors affecting running performance in 6-12-year-olds: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 61-67. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818767816
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Skår, Angelica & Mamen, Asgeir (2018). Waist circumference in 6-12-year-old children – The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 12-20. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818767790
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Mamen, Asgeir, Hjelle, Ole Petter & Lindberg, Morten (2018). Handgrip strength in 6–12-year-old children: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948. 46(21) p 54-60. doi:
  10.1177/1403494818769851
• Ringen, Petter Andreas, Falk, Ragnhild Sørum, Antonsen, Bjørnar Torske, Færden, Ann, Mamen, Asgeir, Rognli, Eline Borger, Solberg, Dag Kristen, Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm & Andreassen, Ole Andreas (2018). Using motivational techniques to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in long term psychiatric inpatients: A naturalistic interventional study. BMC Psychiatry. ISSN 1471-244X. 18 doi:
  10.1186/s12888-018-1832-6
• Ringen, Petter Andreas, Færden, Ann, Antonsen, Bjørnar Torske, Falk, Ragnhild Sørum, Mamen, Asgeir, Rognli, Eline Borger, Solberg, Dag Kristen, Andreassen, Ole Andreas & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2018). Cardiometabolic risk factors, physical activity and psychiatric status in patients in long-term psychiatric inpatient departments. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry. ISSN 0803-9488. 72(4) p 296-302. doi:
  10.1080/08039488.2018.1449012
• Lagestad, Pål Arild, Tillaar, Roland van den & Mamen, Asgeir (2018). Longitudinal changes in physical activity level, body mass index, and oxygen uptake among Norwegian adolescents. Frontiers in Public Health. ISSN 2296-2565. 6(97) doi:
  10.3389/fpubh.2018.00097
• Skogstad, Marit, Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Ulvestad, Bente, Aass, Hans Christian Dalsbotten, Clemm, Thomas, Mamen, Asgeir & Skare, Øivind (2018). The effect of a leisure time physical activity intervention delivered via a workplace. 15-Month Follow-Up Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 15(2) doi:
  10.3390/ijerph15020264
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). Tyre-pulling as concurrent training. Sport Sciences for Health. ISSN 1824-7490. p 1-10. doi:
  10.1007/s11332-018-0476-8
• Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Skare, Øivind, Aass, Hans Christian, Mamen, Asgeir, Thornér, Elin Einarsdóttir, Ulvestad, Bente & Skogstad, Marit (2017). Physical activity initiated by employer induces improvements in a novel set of biomarkers of inflammation: an 8-week follow-up study. European Journal of Applied Physiology. ISSN 1439-6319. 117(3) p 521-532. doi:
  10.1007/s00421-016-3533-5
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Hjelle, Ole Petter, Mamen, Asgeir, Meza, Trine Johansen & Westerberg, Ane Cecilie (2017). The health oriented pedagogical project (HOPP) - a controlled longitudinal school-based physical activity intervention program. BMC Public Health. ISSN 1471-2458. 17(1) doi:
  10.1186/s12889-017-4282-z
• Fredriksen, Per Morten & Mamen, Asgeir (2017). Energy requirements of tire pulling. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. ISSN 0022-4707. 57(10) p 1245-1251. doi:
  10.23736/S0022-4-4707.17.06896-7
• Skogstad, Marit, Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir, Alfonso, Jose Hernan, Øvstebø, Reidun & Ulvestad, Bente (2016). Physical activity initiated by employer and its health effects. An eight week follow-up study. BMC Public Health. ISSN 1471-2458. 16(1) doi:
  10.1186/s12889-016-3035-8
• Alfonso, Jose Hernan, Skogstad, Marit, Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir, Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Thornér, Elin Einarsdóttir, Øvstebø, Reidun & Ulvestad, Bente (2015). Efectos favorables de la actividad física regular motivada en el trabajo sobre la tensión arterial y el perfil lipídico. Medicina y Seguridad del Trabajo. ISSN 0465-546X. 61(239) p 162-171. doi:
  10.4321/S0465-546X2015000200003
• Aadland, Eivind, Skrede, Turid, Mamen, Asgeir & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2014). Validity of time to exhaustion on a fixed incremental treadmill protocol as a measure of VO2peak in 10-year old children. Sport scientific and practical aspects. ISSN 1840-4413. 11(2) p 5-13. doi:
  10.1371/journal.pone.0110492
  FULLTEKST
• Jebens, Einar, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Knutsen, Oddvar, Mamen, Asgeir & Veiersted, Kaj Bo (2014). Association between perceived present working conditions and demands versus attitude to early retirement among construction workers. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. ISSN 1051-9815. 48(2) p 217-228. doi:
  10.3233/WOR-141863
• Jebens, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Knudsen, Oddvar & Veiersted, Kaj Bo (2014). Are elderly construction workers sufficiently fit for heavy manual labour? Ergonomics. ISSN 0014-0139. 57 p 1-13. doi:
  10.1080/00140139.2014.977828
• Beltrami, Fernando G., Frøyd, Christian, Mamen, Asgeir & Noakes, Timothy D. (2014). The validity of the Moxus Modular metabolic system during incremental exercise tests: impacts on detection of small changes in oxygen consumption. European Journal of Applied Physiology. ISSN 1439-6319. 114(5) p 941-950. doi:
  10.1007/s00421-014-2825-x
• Aadland, Eivind, Terum, Torkil Sekkingstad, Mamen, Asgeir, Andersen, Lars Bo & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2014). The Andersen Aerobic Fitness Test: Reliability and Validity in 10-Year-Old Children. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 9(10) doi:
  10.1371/journal.pone.0110492
• Mamen, Asgeir, Oseland, Harald & Medbø, Jon Ingulf (2013). A comparison of two physical ability tests for firefighters. Ergonomics. ISSN 0014-0139. 56(10) p 1558-1568. doi:
  10.1080/00140139.2013.821171
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Mamen, Asgeir & Beltrami, Fernando G. (2012). Examination of the Moxus Modular Metabolic System by the Douglas-bag technique. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN 1715-5312. 37(5) p 860-871. doi:
  10.1139/H2012-056
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Mamen, Asgeir & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2012). New examination of the performance of the MetaMax I metabolic analyser with the Douglas-bag technique. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. ISSN 0036-5513. 72(2) p 158-168. doi:
  10.3109/00365513.2011.649013
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Andersen, Lars Bo, Mamen, Asgeir & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2011). Effects of a 2-year school-based daily physical activity intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness: the Sogndal school-intervention study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 21(2) p 302-309. doi:
  10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01028.x
  FULLTEKST
• Mamen, Asgeir, Pallesen, Ståle & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2011). Changes in mental distress following individualized physical training in patients suffering from chemical dependence. European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS). ISSN 1746-1391. 11(4) p 269-276. doi:
  10.1080/17461391.2010.509889
• Mamen, Asgeir, Laparidis, Costas & Tillaar, Roland van den (2011). Precision in Estimating Maximal Lactate Steady State Performance in Running Using a Fixed Blood Lactate Concentration or a Delta Value from an Incremental Lactate Profile Test. International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences. ISSN 1598-2939. 23(1) p 212-224. doi:
  10.24985/ijass.2011.23.1.212
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred, Holme, Ingar Morten K, Mamen, Asgeir & Andersen, Lars Bo (2011). Effects of a 2-year school-based daily physical activity intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors: the Sogndal school-intervention study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 21(6) p e122-e131. doi:
  10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01181.x
  FULLTEKST
• Solbraa, Ane, Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre, Steene-Johannessen, Jostein, Ylvisåker, Einar, Holme, Ingar Morten K & Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred (2011). Level of physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in a rural adult population in Sogn og Fjordane :. Norsk Epidemiologi. ISSN 0803-2491. 20(2) p 179-188. doi:
  10.5324/nje.v20i2.1339
• Mamen, Asgeir (2011). Aspects of using physical training on patients with substance dependence and additional mental distress. Universitetet i Bergen. ISBN 9788230817919.
• Shaw, Brandon S., Shaw, Ina & Mamen, Asgeir (2010). Contrasting effects in anthropometric measures of total fatness and abdominal fat mass following endurance and concurrent endurance and resistance training. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. ISSN 0022-4707. 50(2) p 207-213.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Boreham, Colin A.G., Anderssen, Sigmund A. & Andersen, Lars Bo (2010). Cardiovascular risk factor clustering and its association with fitness in nine-year-old rural Norwegian children. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 20(1) p 112-112.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2010). Development of aerobic fitness of individuals with substance abuse/dependence following long-term individual physical activity. European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS). ISSN 1746-1391. 10(4) p 255-262. doi:
  10.1080/17461390903377126
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Anderssen, Sigmund A & Andersen, Lars Bo (2009). Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index values in 9-year-old rural Norwegian children. Acta Paediatrica. ISSN 0803-5253. 98(4) p 687-692. doi:
  10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.01181.x
• Mamen, Asgeir & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2009). The aerobic fitness of substance abusers voluntary participating in a rehabilitation project. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. ISSN 0022-4707. 49(2) p 187-193.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Tillaar, Roland van den (2009). Estimating the Maximal Lactate Steady State power from an incremental test using Lactate Pro® LP1710. International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences. ISSN 1598-2939. 21(1) p 74-85.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Skrede, Atle, Munkvold, Harald & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2009). Rating of perceived exertion in substance dependent adults with ADHD - an issue of self presentation? Gazzetta Medica Italiana. ISSN 0393-3660. 168(3) p 121-128.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mo, Dag André & Andersen, Lars Bo (2008). Comparison of peak oxygen uptake in boys exercising on treadmill and cycle ergometers. Gazzetta Medica Italiana. ISSN 0393-3660. 167(1) p 15-21.
• Pedersen, Arve Vorland, Stokke, Rasmus & Mamen, Asgeir (2007). Effects of extra load position on energy expenditure in treadmill running. European Journal of Applied Physiology. ISSN 1439-6319. 102(1) p 27-31.
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Mamen, Asgeir, Welde, Boye, Heimburg, Erna Dianne von & Stokke, Rasmus (2002). Examination of the Metamax I and II oxygen analysers during exercise studies in the laboratory. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. ISSN 0036-5513. 62(8) p 586-598.
• Befring, Edvard, Heggheim, Svein, Mamen, Asgeir & Stokke, Rasmus (2001). De som bygde landet. En undersøkelse av helse og fysisk form hos 70-90 åringer i en vestlandskommune. Liv og læring på landsbygda. p 75-90.
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Mamen, Asgeir, Welde, Boye, Heimburg, Morten von & Stokke, Rasmus (2000). Examination of four different instruments for measuring blood lactate concentration. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. ISSN 0036-5513. 60(5) p 367-380. doi:
  10.1080/003655100750019279

Dissemination

• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Mamen, Asgeir, Goswami, Nandu & Lindberg, Morten (2025). Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Predictor of Health Status in a Paediatric Population.
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Bjerva, Trine & Mamen, Asgeir (2025). The Effect of Active Learning on Academic Performance in a Primary School Setting - the Health-Oriented-Pedagogical Project (HOPP).
• Fredriksen, Per Morten, Mamen, Asgeir & Lindberg, Morten (2025). Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Predictor of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health in Children.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Bjerva, Trine & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2024). THE STRENGTHS AND DIFFICULTIES QUESTIONNAIRE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: DATA FROM THE LONGITUDINAL HOPP STUDY.
• Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir & Skogstad, Marit (2023). The COVID-19 pandemic decreases cardiorespiratory fitness. A 3-year follow-up study in industry.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Nygaard, Edvard & Medbø, Jon Ingulf (2023). TESTING OUT AN ENDURANCE TEST FOR FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL.
• Jarstad, Even, Felberg, Helge Andreas & Mamen, Asgeir (2023). A case report of the performance, physiological, and anthropometric outcomes of three weeks of prolonged low-intensity ski trekking in Svalbard.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2022). SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN CHILDREN. THE HEALTH ORIENTED PEDAGOGICAL PROJECT (HOPP).
• Eitzen, Ingrid, Heimark, Sondre, Vianello, Isabella, Bøtker-Rasmussen, Kasper, Mamen, Asgeir, Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel, Waldum-Grevbo, Bård, Sandbakk, Øyvind Bucher & Seeberg, Trine Margrethe (2022). WELL-TRAINED INDIVIDUALS HAVE AN EXAGGERATED BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE DURING EXERCISE TESTING.
• Eitzen, Ingrid, Heimark, Sondre, Seeberg, Trine Margrethe, Bøtker-Rasmussen, Kasper, Mamen, Asgeir, Waldum-Grevbo, Bård, Sandbakk, Øyvind, Vianello, Isabella & Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel (2022). Well-trained individuals have an exaggerated blood pressure response during exercise testing.
• Jarstad, Even & Mamen, Asgeir (2021). The effect of high-intensity versus moderate-intensity continuous running on performance and aerobic endurance in moderately trained recreational athletes.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Øjehagen, Agneta (2021). Fysisk aktivitet vid alkoholberoende och skadeligt bruk. I Dohrn, Ing-Mari, Jansson, Eva, Börjesson, Mats & Hagströmer, Maria (red.) Fysisk aktivitet i sjukdomsprevention och sjukdomsbehandling, FYSS 2021. Yrkesföreningen för fysisk aktivitet. ISBN 9789198509823.
• Jarstad, Even, Tysland, Arne Christian & Mamen, Asgeir (2021). The use of high-intensity continuous running of short exercise duration for development of running performance and endurance: A case series in youth soccer.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Kharlova, Iana, Deng, Wei Hai, Mamen, Jostein, Fredriksen, Maren Valand & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2020). Influence of age, gender, day length and temperature on physical activity levels of boys and girls in elementary school. The health oriented pedagogical project (HOPP).
• Mamen, Asgeir, Øvstebø, Reidun, Sirnes, Per-Anton, Nielsen, Pia & Skogstad, Marit (2020). HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING REDUCES CVD-RISK FACTORS AMONG ROTATING SHIFT WORKERS. AN EIGHT-WEEK FOLLOW-UP STUDY.
• VIANELLO, Isabella, Mamen, Asgeir, Heimark, Sondre, Sandbakk, Øyvind, Samani, Afshin, Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel & Seeberg, Trine Margrethe (2020). BLOOD PRESSURE VARIATION AS INDICATOR OF AEROBIC PERFORMANCE.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2019). Change in Health Profile Between Six- and Twelve-Year-Old Children.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2019). When should we start testing children for aerobic fitness? A lesson learned from HOPP longitudinal study.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2019). LONGİTUDİNAL CHANGES İN FİTNESS İN CHİLDREN 6 TO 9 YR OLD. THE HEALTH ORİENTED PEDAGOGİCAL PROJECT (HOPP).
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2019). Longitudinal changes in fitness in children 6 to 9 yr old.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2018). "No man is an island”. Social network and friendship in a group of substance use disorder patients with secondary psychiatric diagnoses.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). THE FEASIBILITY OF THREE SIMPLE ANTHROPOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS TO CLASSIFY FITNESS IN CHILDREN.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2018). Tyre-pulling as concurrent training.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Gammelsrud, Heidi, Hjelle, Ole Petter, Lindberg, Morten & Freriksen, Per Morten (2017). Blood values and aerobic power in six years old children.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Mamen, Ingelin (2017). Advice to first time travelers to avoid altitude sickness.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Westerberg, Ane Cecilie, Hjelle, Ole Petter & Freriksen, Per Morten (2016). Andersen test results correlates poorly with measured maximal oxygen uptake in 6-yr old children.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Heimburg, Erna Dianne von & Oseland, Harald (2016). Examination of a new work-specific firefighter fitness test.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Westerberg, Ane Cecilie, Hjelle, Ole Petter & Freriksen, Per Morten (2016). DEVELOPMENT IN PERFORMANCE ON THE ANDERSEN SHUTTLE RUN TEST IN BOYS AND GIRLS 6 TO 11 YR OLD.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Westerberg, Ane Cecilie, Hjelle, Ole Petter & Freriksen, Per Morten (2016). WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE AS A MEASURE OF HEALTH AND FITNESS IN CHILDREN 6 TO 11 YEARS OLD.
• Skogstad, Marit, Alfonso, Jose Hernan, Skare, Øivind, Ulvestad, Bente, Mamen, Asgeir & Lunde, Lars-Kristian (2015). Positive effekter av fysisk aktivitet etter et motivasjonsprogram på arbeidsplassen – en kasuistikk. Utposten. ISSN 0800-5680. (3) p 27-29.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2015). The use of training partners in the treatment of substance use disorder patients.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Oseberg, C (2015). METABOLIC STRENGTH TRAINING REDUCES BODY FAT TO THE SAME EXTENT AS CONVENTIONAL TRAINING DESPITE A 42% SHORTER TRAINING TIME.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2015). Hvordan kan norske arbeidstagere forebygge muskel- og skjelettplager?
• Mamen, Asgeir & Freriksen, Per Morten (2015). Nordic Walking and Tire-pulling – concurrent aerobic and endurance strength training? A randomised controlled study.
• Skogstad, Marit, Skare, Øivind, Mamen, Asgeir, Lunde, Lars-Kristian, Thornér, Elin Einarsdóttir, Øvstebø, Reidun, Alfonso, Jose Hernan, Dahle, Margun, Thomas, Clemm & Ulvestad, Bente (2015). Trening flere ganger i uken er relatert til lavere blodtrykk og en gunstig lipidprofil. Ramazzini: norsk tidsskrift for arbeids- og miljømedisin. ISSN 0805-5238. 22(1) p 7-9.
  FULLTEKST
• Aadland, Eivind, Terum, Torkil Sekkingstad, Mamen, Asgeir, Andersen, Lars Bo & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2015). The Andersen aerobic fitness test: reliability and validity in 10-year-old children.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Freriksen, Per Morten (2014). HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING VS LOW INTENSITY DISTANCE TRAINING USING NORDIC WALKING AND TYRE PULLING.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2014). Lactate Pro vs Lactate Pro2.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2013). Erfaringer med bruk av systematisk trening hos rusmiddelbrukere med sekundære psykiatriske lidelser.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2013). Nordic Walking with Tyre Pulling.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Fredriksen, Per Morten (2013). The feasibility of using perceived exertion to estimate maximal heart rate.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2013). Experiences with Problem-based learning in Health Education.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Aaberge, Kari (2013). JUMP HEIGHT AS AN MEASURE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Strand, Hanne & Nordengen, Solveig (2013). Intrinsic motivation for physical activity in females participating in a lifestyle programme.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Oseland, Harald & Medbø, Jon Ingulf (2012). Physical fitness of municipal smoke divers.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2012). Systematisk og individualisert fysisk trening av rusmisbrukere med sekundære psykiatriske diagnoser. BestPractice Norge. 3(9) p 60-63.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Nordengen, Solveig & Strand, Hanne (2012). Changes in motivation for physical activity in the first month of a lifestyle change programme.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Sødem, Peder & Sødem, Annette (2012). Cardiorespiratory response to Zumba® dancing.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Holme, Ingar Morten K, Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred & Andersen, Lars Bo (2011). Effects of a two-year school-based daily physical activity intervention on CVD risk factors.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2011). Hundre år med kondisjonsmålinger. Kroppsøving. ISSN 0333-0141. (3) p 10-11.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre & Mamen, Asgeir (2011). Et alternativ til Cooper-testen? Kroppsøving. ISSN 0333-0141. (2)
• Mamen, Asgeir (2011). Erfaringer med bruk av systematisk trening hos rusmisbrukere med sekundære psykiatriske lidelser i etterbehandlingsfasen.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Birkeland, Vegard & Tillaar, Roland van den (2011). DOES AGE AFFECT THE PERCEIVED EXERTION?
• Mamen, Asgeir, Birkeland, Vegard & Tillaar, Roland van den (2011). STABILITY OF RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION AT LACTATE THRESHOLD.
• Solbraa, Ane, Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre, Steene-Johannessen, Jostein, Ylvisåker, Einar, Holme, Ingar Morten K & Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred (2011). The population in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway – fittest there is?
• Jebens, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Knutsen, Oddvar & Veiersted, Bo (2010). O2 uptake during manual construction work of young and senior workers.
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Jebens, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Knutsen, Oddvar & Veiersted, Bo (2010). Elderly workers in physically demanding jobs: how do they manage?
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Jebens, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Knutsen, Oddvar & Veiersted, Bo (2010). Elderly workers in physically demanding jobs: how do they manage?
• Jebens, Einar, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Knutsen, Oddvar, Mamen, Asgeir & Veiersted, Bo (2010). Work ability among senior workers (50+) in a construction company.
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Jebens, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Knutsen, Oddvar & Veiersted, Bo (2010). Elderly workers in physically demanding jobs: how do they manage?
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Anderssen, Sigmund A & Andersen, Lars Bo (2010). Effects of a two-year school-based daily physical activity intervention on CVD risk factors. The Sogndal school-intervention study.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Holme, Ingar, Andersen, Lars Bo & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2010). 60 minutt dagleg fysisk aktivitet over 2 år i skulen kan implementerast og det verkar på helsa.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Oseland, Harald & Medbø, Jon Ingulf (2010). Fire fit? A comparison of two fitness tests for fire fighters.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Pallesen, Ståle & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2010). REDUCTION IN MENTAL DISTRESS BUT NOT SUBSTANCE CRAVING DURING LONG TERM EXERCISE IN CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT MEN.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2010). Har kroppsøvingsundervisningen noen langtidseffekt på helsen? Kroppsøving. ISSN 0333-0141. 60(1) p 6-7.
• Moe, Vegard Fusche, Mamen, Asgeir, Fretland, Frode & Barsnes, Birte (2010). Evaluering av prosjektet "TOPP - idrettsutvikling for ungdom 16-19 år".
• Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Heimburg, Erna Dianne von, Oseland, Harald & Mamen, Asgeir (2010). O2 uptake during fire fighting-like activities.
• Solbraa, Ane Kristiansen, Ylvisåker, Einar, Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre, Steene-Johannessen, Jostein, Holme, Ingar & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2010). Hvem er sprekest i landet (Kan1)?
• Edvardsen, Elisabeth, Dyrstad, Sindre, Weydahl, Andi, Støa, Eva Maria, Sætereie, Vidar, Mamen, Asgeir, Pedersen, Francisca & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2010). Maksimalt oksygenopptak hos voksne og eldre i Norge.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mo, Dag André & Andersen, Lars Bo (2009). Comparison of peak oxygen uptake in boys exercising on treadmill and cycle ergometers. Routledge. ISBN 9780203890851.
• Loftesnes, Jan Morten, Myklebust, Monica, Veka, Berit, Motterud, Guro & Mamen, Asgeir (2009). Internett kan auke elevars fysiske aktivitetsnivå. Kroppsøving. ISSN 0333-0141. 59(1) p 8-10.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Skrede, Atle, Munkvold, Harald & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2009). Adults with substance dependence and ADHD rate exertion lower than peers without ADHD.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2009). Kan man løpe fra rusproblemer?
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Andersen, Lars Bo & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2009). Improvement in children's cardio-respiratory fitness following a two-year school-based daily physical activity intervention.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Andersen, Lars Bo & Anderssen, Sigmund A (2009). What anthropometric index is the best predictor for clustered metabolic risk in children?
• Mamen, Asgeir, Skrede, Atle, Munkvold, Harald & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2009). ADULTS WITH ADHD RATE EXERTION LOWER.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Thomassen, M, Antonsen, A & Holvik, G (2009). NUTRITIONAL HABITS AMONG NORWEGIAN ADOLESCENS.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf, Jebens, Einar & Knutsen, O (2009). ELDERLY WORKERS IN PHYSICALLY DEMANDING JOBS: HOW DO THEY MANAGE?
• Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf & Jebens, Einar (2008). Elderly workers in physically demanding jobs: how do they manage?
• Mamen, Asgeir, Laparidis, Costas & Tillaar, Roland van den (2008). OBLA OVER-ESTIMATES CAPACITY IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS AND CYCLISTS.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Pallesen, Ståle & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2008). CHANGES IN MENTAL DISTRESS IN PATIENTS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALISED PHYSICAL TRAINING.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Anderssen, Sigmund A & Andersen, Lars Bo (2008). Sex differences in VO2peak in nine-year old rural Norwegian children.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Julusmoen, Jan & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2008). Children¿s activity preferences; still a gender gap?
• Mamen, Asgeir & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2008). Improvement in aerobic fitness for subjects with substance dependence.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2007). Improvement in aerobic fitness for subjects with substance dependence.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Julusmoen, Jan & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2007). Daily physical activity in school - The Sogndal child intervention study. Opinions from pupils, teachers and parents.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2007). Using the Lactate Pro (R) for lactate threshold determinations in adult runners.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Anderssen, Sigmund A & Andersen, Lars Bo (2006). 60 minutes daily physical activity. Baseline data from a two year school-based intervention in rural Norway.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Anderssen, Sigmund A & Andersen, Lars Bo (2006). 60 minutes daily physical activity. Baseline data from a two year school-based intervention in rural Norway.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2006). RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION IN PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE AND A ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER DIAGNOSIS.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2006). Aerobic fitness in patients with chemical dependence.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2006). Physical Fitness, Physical Activity and Attitudes to Physical Education among people on long-term sick leave.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Aaberge, Kari (2006). Leisure time physical activity among Norwegian youth.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Viset, Linn Eva Sæter, Teigen, Kristian & Resaland, Geir Kåre (2005). Evaluation of a novel intermittent test for predicting the maximal aerobic power in children.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Munkvold, Harald, Skrede, Atle & Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm (2005). Rating Of Perceived Exertion In Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (adhd).
• Sollesnes, Bjørg Helen, Haugen, Anne Lene & Mamen, Asgeir (2005). Submaximal oxygen uptake when using Nordic Walking poles.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2005). Physical activity and short term memory: a pilot study.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2005). Kroppsøvingsfaget som holdningsdanner for helseadferd.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Neshagen, Marthe, Mandal, Marita & Myklebust, Paul Johan (2004). Self-drive and heart rate monitoring in Spinning(R) training. The role of the instructor.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2004). SPECIFICITY OF CADENCE.
• Aadland, Eivind, Nyvoll, Katrine & Mamen, Asgeir (2004). Specificity of cycling training and testing.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Resaland, Geir Kåre & Mamen, Tone Kringstad (2003). The importance of familiarisation for measurements of maximal oxygen uptake.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Remmen, Jorun, Christenson, Margit & Sande, Hanne Mette (2003). The accuracy of the fitness test on Polar heart rate monitors.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2003). The cardio-vascular training effect of PE in secondary school.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Mamen, Asgeir, Gåsvær, Jo Inge & Aasen, Sigmund B (2002). Comparison of VO2peak measurements in two different instruments.
• Resaland, Geir Kåre, Abrahamsen, F, Almendingen, K.G, Strand, Lars Erik & Mamen, Asgeir (2002). Comparing predicted VO2peak values to direct measurements in an multistage shuttle test.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Gåsvær, Jo Inge (2002). Change in the physical work capacity of football teams throughout a year.
• Aaberge, Kari & Mamen, Asgeir (2002). Fitness level among Norwegian youth: 1988 vs 2001.
• Gåsvær, Jo Inge & Mamen, Asgeir (2002). Heart rate measurements during soccer match play.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Kronstad, Harald & Mamen, Tone Kringstad (2002). Predicting drop-outs from exercise programs.
• Pedersen, Arve Vorland, Stokke, Rasmus & Mamen, Asgeir (2002). The effect of balance perturbations on energy expenditure in treadmill running.
• Grimstad, Trond, Midtenget, Jan Morten, Stokke, Rasmus, Rodrigues, David, Gåsvær, Jo Inge & Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Is good flexibility in the hamstring muscles a prevention for injuries.
• Hatleset, Andre, Nymark, Bernt S, Solvaag, Carina E, Stokke, Rasmus & Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Alternative prosedures using the Lactate Pro in field testing situations.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Kronstad, Harald & Mamen, Tone Kringstad (2001). Frafall fra et mosjonsprosjekt.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Stokke, Rasmus & Kjørlaug, Kjell (2001). Physical fitness and rating of health among elderly in a rural Norwegian municipality.
• Sølveberg, Arne-Erling, Tveit, Anved, Verlo, Arnt & Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Can maximal heart rate be accurately estimated from measurements of heart rate variability?
• Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Kroppsøving i L-97. Kastes barnet ut med badevannet?
• Leines, Dagfinn, Holmelid, Eirik Tvedt, Knutsen, Kjetil Ramstad & Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Assessment of the cardiovascular load in the daily labour of construction workers.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Energy expenditure in Spinning(R) training.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Comparison of two methods for establishing the "lactate threshold" in cyclists.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2001). Can an incremental work test accurately define the blood lactate threshold?
• Mamen, Asgeir (2000). Assessment of body composition - round table discussion.
• Mamen, Asgeir (2000). Assessment of body composition.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Medbø, Jon Ingulf & Gordeladze, Jan Oxholm (1999). EFFECTS OF MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIACYLGLYCEROL INGESTION ON SPRINT PERFORMANCE AFTER TWO HOURS CYCLING AT AEROBIC THRESHOLD.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Kronstad, Harald (1999). Age dependent responses to a fitness promotion project.
• Mamen, Asgeir, Sunde, Terese, Pedersen, Kari & Edna, Esten (1999). FAT AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM DURING SPINNING® EXERCISE.
• Mamen, Asgeir & Kronstad, Harald (1999). Fysisk form og oppfatning av egen helse i Buskerud.

• 2018 - now
  Professor
  Høyskolen Kristiania
• 2012 - 2018
  Førsteamanuensis
  Høyskolen Kristiania
• 2011 - 2012
  Førsteamanuensis
  Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane
• 1999 - 2011
  Førstelektor
  Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane
• 1998 - 1999
  Høyskolelektor
  Høgskulen i Sogn og Fjordane

• 2018
  Kurs i Universitets- og høyskolepedagogikk
• 2011
  PhD, Psykologisk fakultet
  Universitetet i Bergen
• 1985
  Hovedfag i idrettsfysiologi
  Norges Idrettshøyskole
• 1982
  Grunnfag Religionshistorie
  Universitetet i Oslo
• 1977
  Grunnfag og Mellomfag Kristendomskunnskap
  Det Teologiske Menighetsfakultet
• 1976
  Examen Philosophicum
  Universitetet i Trømsø