Clemens Drenowatz is a Professor in the Division of Physical Education at the University of Education Upper Austria, Austria. He completed his Ph.D. studies in Kinesiology, emphasizing in exercise physiology, at Michigan State University, USA. Upon completion of his studies he was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Bath, UK and Ulm University Medical Center, Germany. Before he returned to his home country Austria, he also was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina, USA. Dr Drenowatz’ research focuses on the role of physical activity in the regulation of energy balance and general health and well-being. Specifically, he is examining the role of physical fitness and motor competence in the promotion of physical activity and compensatory adaptations in response to physical activity or exercise-based interventions. Dr Drenowatz has published more than 75 peer-reviewed articles, 4 book chapters and 3 books and presented his research at various national and international conferences. He serves as topic editor for Nutrients and is a member of the editorial board of Frontiers in the specialty sections Frontiers in Nutrition and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.