Lukas Zahner

Summary

Affiliation: University of Basel
Country: Switzerland

Publications

  1. ncbi A school-based physical activity program to improve health and fitness in children aged 6-13 years ("Kinder-Sportstudie KISS"): study design of a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN15360785]
    Lukas Zahner
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Brüglingen 33, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 6:147. 2006
  2. ncbi BMI group-related differences in physical fitness and physical activity in preschool-age children: a cross-sectional analysis
    Iris Niederer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland
    Res Q Exerc Sport 83:12-9. 2012
  3. ncbi Effects of a school-based physical activity program on physical and psychosocial quality of life in elementary school children: a cluster-randomized trial
    Tim Hartmann
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, St Jakob Turm, Basel, Switzerland
    Pediatr Exerc Sci 22:511-22. 2010
  4. ncbi Evidence-based and evidence-inspired: an intergenerational approach in the promotion of balance and strength for fall prevention
    Urs Granacher
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland urs granacher unibas ch
    Gerontology 57:424-6. 2011
  5. ncbi Influence of a lifestyle intervention in preschool children on physiological and psychological parameters (Ballabeina): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial
    Iris Niederer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 9:94. 2009
  6. ncbi An intergenerational approach in the promotion of balance and strength for fall prevention - a mini-review
    Urs Granacher
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Gerontology 57:304-15. 2011
  7. ncbi Effect of school based physical activity programme (KISS) on fitness and adiposity in primary schoolchildren: cluster randomised controlled trial
    Susi Kriemler
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    BMJ 340:c785. 2010
  8. ncbi Effect of a general school-based physical activity intervention on bone mineral content and density: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
    Ursina Meyer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Science, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    Bone 48:792-7. 2011
  9. ncbi Estimation of percentage body fat in 6- to 13-year-old children by skinfold thickness, body mass index and waist circumference
    Susi Kriemler
    Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Br J Nutr 104:1565-72. 2010
  10. ncbi Recommendations for aerobic endurance training based on subjective ratings of perceived exertion in healthy seniors
    Lars Donath
    Inst of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    J Aging Phys Act 21:100-11. 2013

Detail Information

Publications15

  1. ncbi A school-based physical activity program to improve health and fitness in children aged 6-13 years ("Kinder-Sportstudie KISS"): study design of a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN15360785]
    Lukas Zahner
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Brüglingen 33, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 6:147. 2006
    ..The purpose of this paper is to outline the design of a school-based randomized, controlled trial (RCT) aiming to increase overall PA and to improve fitness and health in 6- to 13-year-old children...
  2. ncbi BMI group-related differences in physical fitness and physical activity in preschool-age children: a cross-sectional analysis
    Iris Niederer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland
    Res Q Exerc Sport 83:12-9. 2012
    ..PA did not differ between NW and OW (p > or = .1), but did differ between NW and obese children (p < .05). BMI-group-related differences in physical fitness can already be present in preschool-age children...
  3. ncbi Effects of a school-based physical activity program on physical and psychosocial quality of life in elementary school children: a cluster-randomized trial
    Tim Hartmann
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, St Jakob Turm, Basel, Switzerland
    Pediatr Exerc Sci 22:511-22. 2010
    ..38; p < .05) and overweight first graders (effect size [d], 0.45; p < .05). In conclusion, a school-based PA intervention had little effect on QoL in elementary school children...
  4. ncbi Evidence-based and evidence-inspired: an intergenerational approach in the promotion of balance and strength for fall prevention
    Urs Granacher
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland urs granacher unibas ch
    Gerontology 57:424-6. 2011
    ..We additionally provide information on how to implement an intergenerational balance and resistance training approach in a school setting based on a study that is being currently conducted...
  5. ncbi Influence of a lifestyle intervention in preschool children on physiological and psychological parameters (Ballabeina): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial
    Iris Niederer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 9:94. 2009
    ..In general, the overall effectiveness of school-based programs on health-related outcomes has been disappointing. A special gap exists for younger children and in high risk groups...
  6. ncbi An intergenerational approach in the promotion of balance and strength for fall prevention - a mini-review
    Urs Granacher
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Gerontology 57:304-15. 2011
    ....
  7. ncbi Effect of school based physical activity programme (KISS) on fitness and adiposity in primary schoolchildren: cluster randomised controlled trial
    Susi Kriemler
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    BMJ 340:c785. 2010
    ..To assess the effectiveness of a school based physical activity programme during one school year on physical and psychological health in young schoolchildren...
  8. ncbi Effect of a general school-based physical activity intervention on bone mineral content and density: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
    Ursina Meyer
    Institute of Exercise and Health Science, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    Bone 48:792-7. 2011
    ....
  9. ncbi Estimation of percentage body fat in 6- to 13-year-old children by skinfold thickness, body mass index and waist circumference
    Susi Kriemler
    Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Br J Nutr 104:1565-72. 2010
    ....
  10. ncbi Recommendations for aerobic endurance training based on subjective ratings of perceived exertion in healthy seniors
    Lars Donath
    Inst of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    J Aging Phys Act 21:100-11. 2013
    ..Brisk walking at moderate RPE of 3-5 would lead to a beneficial physiological response during endurance training and a weekly EE of nearly 1,200 kcal when exercising 5 times/wk for 30 min...
  11. ncbi Testing single and double limb standing balance performance: comparison of COP path length evaluation between two devices
    Lars Donath
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Birsstrasse 320B, CH 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    Gait Posture 36:439-43. 2012
    ..Thus, measurements of the evaluated devices should not be used interchangeably. Further methodological investigations regarding balance measures seem warranted...
  12. ncbi Association of sports club participation with fitness and fatness in children
    Lukas Zahner
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 41:344-50. 2009
    ..One way to increase physical activity and hence fitness and to reduce the risk for overweight might be sports club participation (SCP)...
  13. ncbi Recommendations for aerobic endurance training based on subjective ratings of perceived exertion in healthy seniors
    Lars Donath
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    J Aging Phys Act 21:100-11. 2013
    ..Brisk walking at moderate RPE of 3-5 would lead to a beneficial physiological response during endurance training and a weekly EE of nearly 1,200 kcal when exercising 5 times/wk for 30 min...
  14. ncbi Can balance training promote balance and strength in prepubertal children?
    Urs Granacher
    Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    J Strength Cond Res 25:1759-66. 2011
    ..Thus, other training regimen (e.g., resistance training) should be applied alone or in combination with BT, which may have the potential to promote balance and strength in children...
  15. ncbi Reliability of gait parameters during treadmill walking in community-dwelling healthy seniors
    Oliver Faude
    University of Basel, Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, Birsstr 320B, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
    Gait Posture 36:444-8. 2012
    ..Changes of less than 10% can be detected with sufficient confidence. Gait variability parameters were less reliable and, thus, should be carefully interpreted...