Mathijs Hofmijster

Dr. Mathijs Hofmijster is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Physiology Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, as well as the Amsterdam Movement Sciences (AMS) and the Institute for Brain and Behavior Amsterdam (IBBA). His research focuses on biomechanics and physiology in sports performance, particularly in rowing and cycling. Key areas include power output measurement, neuromuscular adaptations, and training optimization. He teaches courses such as 'Moving Matters in Health' and supervises graduate research in elite athlete performance.

Research Interests:

• Rowing biomechanics and power output analysis
• Neuromuscular fatigue and training adaptations
• Para-cycling performance and adapted physical activity
• Instrumentation for sports performance monitoring

Recent work highlights include a 2024 scoping review on elite para-cycling performance and advancements in blade force measurement techniques (2019). His articles explore topics ranging from muscle morphology in Olympic rowers (2018) to real-time feedback systems improving training compliance (2017).

He has supervised one PhD thesis and maintains active collaborations in sports science, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.