Mathias Forsberg Brobakken

Mathias Forsberg Brobakken is an Associate Professor at Molde University College's Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care. His research focuses on integrating exercise interventions into mental health treatment, particularly targeting schizophrenia and severe mental disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from NTNU (2020), alongside advanced degrees in Exercise Physiology and Educational Theory.

Key research areas include the physiological benefits of strength training in aging populations, cardiometabolic health in mental disorders, and patient activation measures. His work combines clinical trials with biomechanical assessments, emphasizing practical applications in healthcare settings. Recent studies explore aerobic training's impact on long-COVID patients and muscle fiber adaptations in lifelong exercisers.

Brobakken leads projects like 'Exercise as Medicine in Severe Mental Disorders' and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address physical health disparities in psychiatric populations. His research has been published in journals such as Schizophrenia Research, Journal of Applied Physiology, and European Journal of Applied Physiology.