Christina Gjestvang

Christina Gjestvang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. She earned her PhD in 2022 from the same institution, researching fitness clubs as public health venues. With 23 peer-reviewed publications and over 50 invited presentations, she received the institution's research communication award in 2020. She maintains 17+ years of practical experience as a fitness instructor and chairs the Norwegian Association of Exercise Physiologists.

Her research focuses on:

• Fitness club industry dynamics and member behaviors
• Exercise initiation/adherence mechanisms
• Women's health including pregnancy exercise
• Body image and mental health in fitness contexts
• Public health interventions through physical activity

Publication analysis reveals consistent themes in exercise psychology, public health implementation, and fitness industry studies. Recent work emphasizes digital health interventions, pregnancy physiology, and disordered eating in fitness environments.

Awards:

• Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Research Communication Award (2020)

As chairman of the Norwegian Association of Exercise Physiologists, she promotes professional standards for exercise-based health interventions. Her extensive industry experience informs both research and teaching in exercise prescription methodologies.