Filip Larsen

Filip Larsen is an Associate Professor at The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science and is a Docent (Associate Professor). His research focuses on exercise physiology, training theory, and the physiological responses to endurance sports. Key areas include muscle dysfunction, metabolic regulation, and cognitive performance under physical stress.

He has published extensively on topics such as excessive exercise effects, nitrate supplementation, and mitochondrial function in athletes. Larsen is also an active long-distance triathlete and operates a private business as a personal trainer for fitness athletes. His work emphasizes translating scientific findings into practical applications for athletic performance and health.

His professional network includes collaborations across disciplines, as evidenced by co-authored publications with researchers in physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his prolific research output underscores his academic contributions. He maintains an active presence in both academia and applied fitness sectors.