Truls Raastad

Truls Raastad is a Professor at the Institute of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. He leads the research group The Muscle Group, focusing on muscular adaptation to training, strength training methodologies, and sports nutrition. His academic work spans exercise physiology, muscle physiology, and football/soccer research.

• Doctorate in Sports Physiology (Recovery and Adaptations to Strength Training)
• Consultant at Olympiatoppen's nutrition department
• Former football player and coach

His research explores post-exercise recovery mechanisms, muscle damage and repair, and exercise interventions during cancer treatment. Recent publications investigate:

• Aerobic training effects in breast cancer survivors
• Muscle fiber adaptations to high-intensity resistance exercise
• Myonuclear retention after tendon injuries
• Exercise intensity comparisons in adolescent athletes

Teaching includes human physiology, exercise physiology, and sports nutrition (course THP102). His work bridges laboratory research and applied sports practice, with specific interest in blood flow restriction training and recovery strategies.