Jon Irazusta holds a BSc in Biology (1987) and a PhD in Physiology (1992). He has been a Full Professor of Physiology at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) since 2002. He teaches sports physiology in the Bachelor of Science in Medicine and the Degree in Physiotherapy and for the Master’s Degree in Healthy Ageing and Quality of Life. His research has been focused on physical activity/sports physiology in both young and older people. In the recent years, his most relevant contribution has been on the benefits of physical exercise on vulnerable collectives. Jon Irazusta is the leader of the Ageing On research group. He has published more than 160 research articles in scientific journals and has supervised 28 PhD students.