Fit Brain Lab

Promoting
Resilience
Through Exercise Training

The Fit Brain Lab (University of Amsterdam) performs fundamental and human studies to identify molecular mechanisms that underlie the beneficial effects of physical activity/exercise training on stress resilience

Our Focus

Exercise & Stress Resilience

Neurobiological Mechanisms

Investigating how exercise affects brain function and stress response pathways.

Exercise Interventions

Developing and testing targeted physical activity programs for student populations.

Enhancing Treatment Adherence

Predict individual responses to antidepressants and tailor personalized mental health interventions.

Community Hub

Find Your Exercise Community

Transform exercise into a shared journey. Connect with like-minded people and discover sports communities across Amsterdam that match your interests and goals.

50+ Communities

From running clubs to yoga groups, discover verified communities that match your interests across Amsterdam.

Student-Focused

Specially curated for international students looking to continue their favorite sports or explore exciting new activities.

Smart Filtering

Easily search and filter by sport type, location, cost, and student focus to find your perfect community match.

Research Team

Meet Our Team

The interdisciplinary team of researchers, students, and staff behind our work.

The research team
Get Involved

Join Our Research Community

Whether you're a student interested in participating in our research, a potential collaborator, or just curious about our work, we'd love to hear from you.