Erik Andersson

Publications

Articles in journals
Chapters in books
Conference papers
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries
Manuscripts

Articles in journals

Osborne, J. O. , Andersson, E. P. , Pedersen, S. , Welde, B. , Pettersen, S. A. , Emaus, A. , Solli, G. S. , Gunnarshaug, T. V. D. & et al. (2025). Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Self-Reported Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptom Frequency and Severity in Norwegian Team Handball Players of Different Competition Levels. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 20: 4, pp. 515-523.  

Engseth, T. P. , Osborne, J. O. , Solli, G. S. , Morseth, B. , Andersson, E. P. , De Martin Topranin, V. , Taylor, M. , Noordhof, D. A. & et al. (2025). Influence of menstrual- and hormonal contraceptive cycle on self-reported symptom severity and recovery measures across an annual season in female endurance athletes : The FENDURA project. Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 43: 2, pp. 151-161.    

Osborne, J. O. , Kildalsen, I. , Pedersen, S. , Pettersen, S. A. , Welde, B. , Minahan, C. L. & Andersson, E. P. (2025). Test–retest reliability of strength, power, agility, and sprint performance in female team handball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 28: 3, pp. 249-255.    

Osborne, J. O. , Solli, G. S. , Engseth, T. P. , Welde, B. , Morseth, B. , Noordhof, D. A. , Sandbakk, O. & Andersson, E. (2024). Annual Volume and Distribution of Physical Training in Norwegian Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes : A Comparison Between Sports, Competition Levels, and Age Categories- The FENDURA Project. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 19: 1, pp. 19-27.  

Taylor, M. Y. , Osborne, J. O. , Topranin, V. D. M. , Engseth, T. P. , Solli, G. S. , Valsdottir, D. , Andersson, E. , Oistuen, G. F. & et al. (2024). Menstrual Cycle Phase Has No Influence on Performance-Determining Variables in Endurance-Trained Athletes : The FENDURA Project. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 56: 9, pp. 1595-1605.  

Staunton, C. A. , Andersson, E. P. , Björklund, G. & Laaksonen, M. (2023). Heart Rate–Blood Lactate Profiling in World-Class Biathletes During Cross-Country Skiing : The Difference Between Laboratory and Field Tests. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 18: 7, pp. 780-785.  

Andersson, E. P. , Lögdal, N. , Byrne, D. & Jones, T. W. (2023). Physiological responses and performance factors for double-poling and diagonal-stride treadmill roller-skiing time-trial exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 123: 11, pp. 2495-2509.  

Andersson, E. P. , Stöggl, T. L. , Bachl, P. & Osborne, J. O. (2023). The effect of exercise hyperpnea on gross efficiency and anaerobic capacity estimates during a 3-min cycle time trial. Journal of applied physiology, vol. 134: 2, pp. 253-263.  

Stenfors, N. , Persson, H. , Tutt, A. , Tufvesson, E. , Andersson, E. P. , Ainegren, M. & Hanstock, H. G. (2022). A breathing mask attenuates acute airway responses to exercise in sub-zero environment in healthy subjects. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 122: 6, pp. 1473-1484.  

Jones, T. W. , Govus, A. D. , Buskqvist, A. , Andersson, E. P. & McGawley, K. (2022). An Analysis of Warm-Up Strategies at a Cross-Country Skiing National Championship. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 17: 1, pp. 50-57.  

Andersson, E. P. , Bachl, P. , Schmuttermair, A. , Staunton, C. A. & Stöggl, T. L. (2022). Anaerobic work capacity in cycling : the effect of computational method. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 122, pp. 2637-2650.  

Staunton, C. A. , Andersson, E. , Skovereng, K. & Björklund, G. (2022). Heart Rate Does Not Accurately Predict Metabolic Intensity During Variable-Intensity Roller Skiing or Cycling. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 17: 12, pp. 1664-1671.  

Lögdal, N. , Laaksonen, M. S. & Andersson, E. P. (2022). Individual Fluctuations in Blood Lactate Concentration During an Ice Hockey Game; Differences Between Player Positions. International Journal of Exercise Science, vol. 15: 6, pp. 985-993.

McGawley, K. , Van Waerbeke, C. , Westberg, K. & Andersson, E. (2022). Maximizing recovery time between knock-out races improves sprint cross-country skiing performance. Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 11: 1, pp. 21-29.    

Dobler, F. , Bachl, P. , Stoggl, T. & Andersson, E. (2022). Physiological Responses and Performance During a 3-Minute Cycle Time Trial : Standard Paced Versus All-Out Paced. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 17: 11, pp. 1583-1589.  

Hanstock, H. , Tutt, A. S. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. , Ainegren, M. & Stenfors, N. (2021). 390 Can a heat-and-moisture exchanger attenuate inflammatory responses to exercise in sub-zero conditions?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 55: Suppl 1  

Tutt, A. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. P. , Ainegren, M. , Stenfors, N. & Hanstock, H. G. (2021). A heat and moisture-exchanging mask impairs self-paced maximal running performance in a sub-zero environment. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 121: 7, pp. 1979-1992.    

Andersson, E. , Björklund, G. & McGawley, K. (2021). Anaerobic Capacity in Running : The Effect of Computational Method. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 12: August, pp. 1-13.    

Jones, T. W. , Lindblom, H. , Karlsson, Ø. , Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2021). Anthropometric, Physiological, and Performance Developments in Cross-country Skiers. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 53: 12, pp. 2553-2564.  

McGawley, K. , Spencer, M. , Olofsson, A. & Andersson, E. (2021). Comparing active, passive and combined warm-ups among junior alpine skiers in -7°C. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 16: 8, pp. 1140-1147.  

Gejl, K. D. , Hvid, L. G. , Andersson, E. , Jensen, R. , Holmberg, H. & Ortenblad, N. (2021). Contractile Properties of MHC I and II Fibers From Highly Trained Arm and Leg Muscles of Cross-Country Skiers. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 12    

Andersson, E. , Noordhof, D. A. , de Koning, J. J. , Stöggl, T. L. & Björklund, G. (2021). Editorial: Anaerobic Energy/Work Supply in Endurance Activities—The Importance and Effect of Computational Method. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 3: November    

Andersson, E. P. , Hämberg, I. , Do Nascimento Salvador, P. C. & McGawley, K. (2021). Physiological responses and cycle characteristics during double-poling versus diagonal-stride roller-skiing in junior cross-country skiers. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 121: 8, pp. 2229-2241.    

Höög, S. & Andersson, E. (2021). Sex and Age-Group Differences in Strength, Jump, Speed, Flexibility, and Endurance Performances of Swedish Elite Gymnasts Competing in TeamGym. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 3, pp. 1-12.    

Lidar, J. , Andersson, E. P. & Sundström, D. (2021). Validity and Reliability of Hydraulic-Analogy Bioenergetic Models in Sprint Roller Skiing. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 12    

Gejl, K. D. , Andersson, E. P. , Nielsen, J. , Holmberg, H. & Ortenblad, N. (2020). Effects of Acute Exercise and Training on the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca(2+)Release and Uptake Rates in Highly Trained Endurance Athletes. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 11    

Laaksonen, M. , Andersson, E. , Jonsson Kårström, M. , Lindblom, H. & McGawley, K. (2020). Laboratory-Based Factors Predicting Skiing Performance in Female and Male Biathletes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 2    

Stoeggl, T. L. , Hertlein, M. , Brunauer, R. , Welde, B. , Andersson, E. P. & Swaren, M. (2020). Pacing, Exercise Intensity, and Technique by Performance Level in Long-Distance Cross-Country Skiing. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 11    

Ihalainen, S. , Colyer, S. , Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2020). Performance and micro-pacing strategies in a classic cross-country skiing sprint race. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 2    

Andersson, E. P. , Noordhof, D. A. & Lögdal, N. (2020). The Anaerobic Capacity of Cross-Country Skiers : The Effect of Computational Method and Skiing Sub-technique. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 2    

Carr, A. , McGawley, K. , Govus, A. , Andersson, E. , Shannon, O. M. , Mattsson, S. & Melin, A. K. (2019). Nutritional Intake in Elite Cross-Country Skiers During Two Days of Training and Competition. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, vol. 29: 3, pp. 273-281.  

Andersson, E. , Govus, A. , Shannon, O. M. & McGawley, K. (2019). Sex differences in performance and pacing strategies during sprint skiing. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 10    

Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2018). A Comparison between Different Methods of Estimating Anaerobic Energy Production. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 9: FEB    

Govus, A. , Andersson, E. P. , Shannon, O. M. , Provis, H. , Karlsson, M. & McGawley, K. (2018). Commercially available compression garments or electrical stimulation do not enhance recovery following a sprint competition in elite cross-country skiers. European Journal of Sport Science, vol. 18: 10, pp. 1299-1308.    

Andersson, E. , Björklund, G. , Holmberg, H. & Ørtenblad, N. (2017). Energy system contributions and determinants of performance in sprint cross-country skiing. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 27: 4, pp. 385-398.  

Gejl, K. D. , Ørtenblad, N. , Andersson, E. , Plomgaard, P. , Holmberg, H. & Nielsen, J. (2017). Local depletion of glycogen with supra-maximal exercise in human skeletal muscle fibres. Journal of Physiology, vol. 595: 9, pp. 2809-2821.    

Watkins, J. , Platt, S. , Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2017). Pacing Strategies and Metabolic Responses During 4-Minute Running Time-Trials. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 12: 9, pp. 1143-1150.  

Ericsson, D. , Östenberg Hafsteinsson, A. , Andersson, E. & Alricsson, M. (2017). Test-retest reliability of repeated knee laxity measurements in the acute phase following a knee trauma using a Rolimeter. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, vol. 13: 5, pp. 550-558.    

Andersson, E. , Holmberg, H. , Ørtenblad, N. & Björklund, G. (2016). Metabolic responses and pacing strategies during successive sprint skiing time trials. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 48: 12, pp. 2544-2554.  

Gejl, K. D. , Hvid, L. G. , Willis, S. J. , Andersson, E. , Holmberg, H. , Jensen, R. , Frandsen, U. , Hansen, J. & et al. (2016). Repeated high-intensity exercise modulates Ca2+ sensitivity of human skeletal muscle fibers. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 26: 5, pp. 488-497.  

Fabré, N. , Mourot, L. , Zoppirolli, C. , Andersson, E. , Willis, S. J. & Holmberg, H. (2015). Alterations in aerobic energy expenditure and neuromuscular function during a simulated cross-country skiathlon with the skating technique. Human Movement Science, vol. 40, pp. 326-340.    

Mourot, L. , Fabre, N. , Andersson, E. , Willis, S. , Buchheit, M. & Holmberg, H. (2015). Cross-Country Skiing and Postexercise Heart-Rate Recovery. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 10: 1, pp. 11-16.  

Sjökvist, J. , Sandbakk, O. , Willis, S. J. , Andersson, E. & Holmberg, H. (2015). The effect of incline on sprint and bounding performance in cross-country skiers. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, vol. 55: 5, pp. 405-414.

Stöggl, T. , Holst, A. , Jonasson, A. , Andersson, E. , Wunsch, T. , Norström, C. & Holmberg, H. (2014). Automatic classification of the sub-techniques (gears) used in cross-country ski skating employing a mobile phone. Sensors, vol. 14: 11, pp. 20589-20601.    

Andersson, E. , Stöggl, T. , Pellegrini, B. , Sandbakk, Ø. , Ettema, G. & Holmberg, H. (2014). Biomechanical analysis of the herringbone technique as employed by elite cross-country skiers. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 24: 3, pp. 542-552.  

Mourot, L. , Fabre, N. , Andersson, E. , Willis, S. J. , Hébert-Losier, K. & Holmberg, H. (2014). Impact of the initial classic section during a simulated cross-country skiing skiathlon on the cardiopulmonary responses during the subsequent period of skate skiing. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 39: 8, pp. 911-919.  

Andersson, E. , Pellegrini, B. , Sandbakk, Ö. , Stöggl, T. & Holmberg, H. (2014). The effects of skiing velocity on mechanical aspects of diagonal cross-country skiing. Sports Biomechanics, vol. 13: 3, pp. 267-284.  

Andersson, E. , Supej, M. , Sandbakk, O. , Sperlich, B. , Stöggl, T. & Holmberg, H. (2010). Analysis of sprint cross-country skiing using a differential global navigation satellite system. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 110: 3, pp. 585-595.  

Chapters in books

Ørtenblad, N. , Hvid, L. , Jensen, R. , Andersson, E. , Willis, S. , Holmberg, H. & Gejl, K. (2014). Repeated sprint exercise affects contractile apparatus and force production of isolated human muscle fibers. In Science & Skiing VI. Meyer & Meyer Sport. pp. 446-452.

Conference papers

Jones, T. , Govus, A. , Buskqvist, A. , Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2020). A descriptive analysis of the warm-up strategies of cross-country skiers. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference [DIGITAL], 1-2 October, 2020

Hanstock, H. , Tutt, A. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. , Ainegren, M. & Stenfors, N. (2020). A heat-and-moisture exchanging mask may increase the physiological demands of submaximal exercise in -15 degrees Celsius.. In Book of Abstracts of the 25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science – 28th - 30th October 2020.. pp. 75--76.

Tutt, A. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. , Ainegren, M. , Stenfors, N. & Hanstock, H. (2020). A heat-and-moisture-exchanging mask affects each sex differently during exercise in sub-zero conditions. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference 2020, [DIGITAL]  

Tutt, A. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. , Ainegren, M. , Stenfors, N. & Hanstock, H. (2020). Heat-and-moisture exchanging masks : Advantage or a hindrance during exercise in sub-zero conditions?. In Book of Abstracts of the 25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 28th - 30th October, 2020... pp. 49--50.

Hämberg, I. , Andersson, E. , Nascimento Salvador, P. & McGawley, K. (2020). Physiological responses and cycle characteristics during double-poling versus diagonal-stride roller-skiing in junior cross-country skiers. Paper presented at the Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference [DIGITAL], 1-2 October, 2020  

Tutt, A. , Persson, H. , Andersson, E. , Ainegren, M. , Stenfors, N. & Hanstock, H. (2020). Sex differences in muscle oxygenation during sub-zero exercise with a heat-and-moisture exchanger. Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference 2020, [DIGITAL], 1-2 October, 2020

McGawley, K. , Van Waerbeke, C. , Westberg, K. & Andersson, E. (2020). Shorter versus longer recovery periods between knock-out races in sprint cross-country skiing. Paper presented at the Paper presented at the Nordic Winter Sports Conference [DIGITAL], 1-2 October, 2020  

Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. & Andersson, E. (2018). Comparison of Power Output Estimates in Treadmill Roller-Skiing. In Proceedings. Basel :    

Andersson, E. P. , Govus, A. , Shannon, O. M. & McGawley, K. (2018). Sex differences in performance and pacing strategies during a sprint time-trial in cross-country skiing. Paper presented at the Paper presented at the 23d annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Dublin, 4-7th July, 2018

Spencer, M. , McGawley, K. , Olofsson, A. & Andersson, E. (2018). The effect of active, passive and combined warm-up strategies on maximal performance in a very cold environment. Paper presented at the the 23d annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Dublin, 4-7th July, 2018

Govus, A. , Andersson, E. , Shannon, O. , Provis, H. , Karlsson, M. & McGawley, K. (2017). Compression garments and electrical stimulation do not enhance recovery from a cross-country sprint skiing competition. Paper presented at the 22nd annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Metropolis Ruhr, 5-8th July, 2017

Laaksonen, M. , Andersson, E. , Jonsson, M. & McGawley, K. (2017). Laboratory-based factors predicting performance in biathlon skiing. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science, July 5-8, 2017, Essen, Germany

Carr, A. , Melin, A. , Govus, A. , Andersson, E. , Shannon, O. , Provis, H. , Karlsson, M. , Mattson, S. & et al. (2017). Nutritional intake in elite cross-country skiers during a simulated sprint race. Paper presented at the 22nd annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Metropolis Ruhr, 5-8th July, 2017

Andersson, E. & McGawley, K. (2016). A Comparison Between Different Methods Of Estimating Anaerobic Energy Production During Cross-Country Roller-Skiing. Paper presented at the 21st annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Vienna, 6-9th July, 2016

Andersson, E. , Holmberg, H. , Ørtenblad, N. & Björklund, G. (2016). Energy contributions and pacing strategies of elite XC skiers during sprint skiing. Paper presented at the ICSS 2016 - International Congress on Science and Skiing, Arlberg, Austria, 10-15th December, 2016

McGawley, K. , Watkins, J. , Platt, S. & Andersson, E. (2016). Optimal Pacing Strategies And Associated Metabolic Responses During 4-Min Self-Paced Running Time-Trials. Paper presented at the 21st annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS, Vienna, 6-9th July, 2016

Ørtenblad, N. , Gejl, K. D. , Holmberg, H. , Andersson, E. , Plomgaard, P. & Nielsen, J. (2016). Subcellular glycogen pools is utilized in a fibre type specific manner during acute and repeated high intensity exercise in elite athletes. Paper presented at the EUROPEAN MUSCLE CONFERENCE 2-6th September 2016 Motpellier - France

Andersson, E. , Willis, S. J. , Holmberg, H. & Ørtenblad, N. (2014). Energy System Contributions And Determinants Of Performance In Classical Sprint Cross-Country Skiing. In Proceedings for the 19th ECCS in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Willis, S. J. , Hébert-Losier, K. , Andersson, E. , Holmberg, H. & Ørtenblad, N. (2013). DOUBLE POLING MUSCLE ACTIVATION AND FATIGUE DURING A SIMULATED CLASSIC SPRINT CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING COMPETITION. In Proceedings for the 6th International Congress on Science and Skiing.. pp. 16--16.

Örtenblad, N. , Hvid, L. G. , Jensen, R. , Andersson, E. , Willis, S. J. , Holmberg, H. & Gejl, K. D. (2013). Repeated sprint exercise impairs contractile force of isolated single human muscle fibers. In Proceedings for the 6^th International Congress on Science and Skiing.. pp. 93-

Hébert-Losier, K. , Andersson, E. & Stöggl, T. (2012). BIOMECHANICAL DIFFERENCES IN TOP LEVEL CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS AT MAXIMAL VELOCITY. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing

Willis, S. J. , Sjökvist, J. , Sandbakk, Ø. , Andersson, E. & Holmberg, H. (2012). BOUNDING ADAPTATIONS AT DIFFERENT INCLINES IN ELITE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing

Andersson, E. , Pellegrini, B. , Stöggl, T. , Sandbakk, Ø. & Holmberg, H. (2012). COMPARISONS BETWEEN HERRINGBONE AND DIAGONAL STRIDE TECHNIQUES IN CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. Paper presented at the 17th annual Congress of the EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF SPORT SCIENCE

Sjökvist, J. , Sandbakk, Ø. , Willis, S. , Andersson, E. & Holmberg, H. (2012). Effect of different inclines on sprinting, bounding, and one-leg hopping performance in endurance-trained athletes. In Book of Abstracts of the 17th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science in Bruges, Belgium from 4-7 July 2012... pp. 288--289.

Andersson, E. , Pellegrini, B. , Stöggl, T. , Sandbakk, Ø. & Holmberg, H. (2012). MECHANICS OF VELOCITY ADAPTATION IN DIAGONAL SKIING. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing

Sjökvist, J. , McGawley, K. , Andersson, E. , Andersson, P. , Andersson, H. & Holmberg, H. (2012). Physical and performance characteristics of high-level female soccer goalkeepers. Paper presented at the Third World Conference on Science and Soccer, Ghent, 2012

Andersson, E. , Stöggl, T. , Pellegrini, B. , Sandbakk, O. & Holmberg, H. (2010). Biomechanical comparison of different uphill techniques in the classical style cross-country skiing. In Proceedings for the fifth international conference on Science and Skiing. Salzburg, Austria : . pp. 46-

Andersson, E. , Supej, M. & Holmberg, H. (2009). Analysis of a sprint qualification round in cross-country skiing using a differential global navigation system. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual Congress of European College of Sports Science. Oslo :

Carlsson, L. , Isaksson, D. , Lind, B. , Andersson, E. , Brodin, L. & Holmberg, H. (2009). Enhanced myocardial peak systolic capacity in elite endurace athletes during exercise. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual Congress of European College of Sports Science. Oslo :

Doctoral theses

Andersson, E. (2016). PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL FACTORS DETERMINING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING PERFORMANCE. Dis. (Comprehensive summary) Östersund : Mittuniversitets tryckeri Sundsvall, 2016 (Mid Sweden University doctoral thesis : 248)  

Manuscripts

Fjellström, S. , Stuffler, N. , Andersson, E. P. , Nordström, A. , Flygare Wallén, E. , Hansen, E. & Lund Ohlsson, M. Long-term effects of a web-based exercise program for people with intellectual disabilities.