Fredrik T. Vårvik

PhD-candidate at University of Agder & consultant at the Norwegian Olympic Sports Centre: Strength-power training & sports nutrition for athletic performance.

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

Had a fantastic week at the strength training conference in Jyväskylä 🇫🇮

[Dr. Stian Larsen @StianLa07849895]

New meta-analysis published where we compared the effects of free weights vs. machines on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and jump performance.
Link to article here:
https://t.co/eNouFfUVyX

[Norwegian School of Sport Sciences | IFP @nih_physicperf]

The lecture room was filled to the brim during @uiagder + @nih_physicperf affiliated @ftvaarvik presentation on high load strength training v plyo-power training’s effect on muscle in in-season handball players! Fredrik is currently analyzing biopsies in the IFP labs. #ECSS2023

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

It was great to attend another PhD-course in Denmark, thanks for organizing @JakobAgergaard

[Jakob Agergaard @JakobAgergaard]

So happy to have hosted three-day Ph.D. course, Skeletal muscle performance in basic and applied exercise studies at @ISMCopenhagen
Very activity and engaging Ph.D. students made the course all worthwhile.
#sportsscience #physicalperformance #myotwitter

[sportsoracle @_sportsoracle]

Some of our IOC Diploma in #sportsnutrition students and graduates had a great time networking at #ISENC @sportexercise @PWasserfurth @AlanSmeetsTrain @KimDerbyshire @evelynmeyer6 @ftvaarvik

[Kate Wickham @kwickham9]

Take a look at our wonderful group! The #NEXSGrandDepart Symposium has come to a close. We hope everyone had a great time in Copenhagen! #TourdeFrance #GrandDepart @NEXSKU

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

What is the effect of carbohydrate intake on strength and resistance training performance? Read our new systematic review to find out: https://t.co/HDXoQDHGzz

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

New publication about Citrulline malate with @ThomasBjornsen and Adam Gonzalez https://t.co/cmFCvsiIUk @Human_Kinetics

[Ina Garthe @inagarthe]

I have a fantastic team: Heidi Holmlund, Anu Koivisto, Andre Baumann, Morten Mørland, Siri Marte Hollekim, Hanne Lessner, Monica K. Torstveit, Camilla A. Mæland; Nicole Næsheim, Andrea Næss, Pia M. Andreassen, Kristin Lundestad, Elisabeth Birkeland, Fredrik T. Vårvik.

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

@BradSchoenfeld Look forward to meet you again in Madrid, Brad! @ThomasBjornsen and I are going.

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

Do you like to eat eggs to breakfast?
An egg based breakfast has been shown to increase satiety and reduce food... https://t.co/ZyRwEx3ZuD

[Layne Norton, PhD @BioLayne]

Check out the new article on https://t.co/ledTh6OtYQ from @FredFitology on the optimal fat/carb ratio for strength
https://t.co/tqY57vRfsO

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

@jessadellefit Thanks for sharing :) Glad you liked it!

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

Self selected rest between sets just as good as fixed rest-interval. Slightly more time-efficient too!
https://t.co/iC0CgjpQ5x

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

Forward lean during lunges activates the glutes more!
https://t.co/LwXsC7mq5s

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

No difference in satiety and energy intake after protein shake of 20,40,60 or 80g protein.
https://t.co/8b23mBO0H7

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

One night of reduced sleep (4hours vs 8 hours) increased food intake the next day with 550kcals.
https://t.co/IScC9DKZpe

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

New study about exercise order. It's shown again that you should train the muscles you prioritize first.
https://t.co/odab9R1NVm

[Fredrik T. Vårvik @ftvaarvik]

5% weight loss is good for metabolic health. More is better.
https://t.co/P6JX1QWG2H