Jorn Wulff Helge

Jørn Wulff Helge is professor in Exercise physiology and Health at the Department of Biomedical Sciences at University of Copenhagen. JWH is a senior researcher in the Research group, Xlab (www.xlab.dk). JWH is currently (2021 - 2023) President of the European College of Sports Sciences. JWH key research areas are adaptation to physical activity and inactivity with a particular emphasis on maximal fat oxidation, ageing, obesity and insulin resistance. JWH has performed a number of field studies with a broad perspective on prolonged excessive exercise. In addition, JWH has focused on the effect of lifestyle interventions and the factors that influence maintenance of positive changes in lifestyle.