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Jørn Wulff Helge is professor in Exercise physiology and Health at the department of Biomedical Sciences at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

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JWH key interest areas are adaptation to physical activity and inactivity with a particular emphasis on ageing, skeletal muscle, obesity and type 2 diabetes. JWH has performed a number of field studies with a broad perspective on prolonged excessive exercise and in conjunction a focus on metabolic fitness and flexibility. In addition, JWH has focused on muscle bioactive lipids and insulin resistance.

Education/Academic qualification

Human Physiology, PhD, Interaction of diet and training on endurance performance and substrate utilization.

Award Date: 2 May 1997

Keywords

  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Work Physiology
  • Metabolic Regulation
  • Muscle Metabolism
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Sports
  • Exercise
  • Diet

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