top of page

ARTICLES IN REFEREED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

​

  1. Tanveer M, Cai Y, Badicu G, Asghar E, Batrakoulis A, Ardigò LP, Brand S. Associations of 24-h movement behaviour with overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in Pakistan: An empirical cross-sectional study. Pediatric Obesity, online ahead of print, e13208. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.13208. PMID: 39989002

  2. Chatzikamagianni E, Poulios A, Avloniti A, Rosvoglou A, Liakou C, Papanikolaou K, Stampoulis T, Tsimeas P, Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Evaluation of the Physiological Responses and Energy Expenditure Induced by Suspension Training Exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in press. doi:

  3. Yarayan YE, Batrakoulis A, Güngör NB, Kurtipek S, Keskin K, Çelik OB, GülÅŸen DBA, Grivas GV, Al-Mhanna SB, Alkhamees NH, Sheeha BB, Alghannam AF. The Role of Athletic Mental Energy in the Occurrence of Flow State in Male Football (Soccer) Players. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, in press. doi: 10.1186/s13102-025-01090-w

  4. Tanveer M, Asghar E, Badicu G, Batrakoulis A, Tanveer U, Brand S, Santos de Sousa Fernandes M, Ardigò LP. (2025). Effectiveness of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan. PLoS ONE, 20(2): e0317534. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317534

  5. Al-Mhanna SB, Franklin BA, Jakicic JM, Stamatakis E, Pescatello LS, Riebe D, Thompson WR, Skinner JS, Colberg SR, Alkhamees NH, Sheeha BB, Gülü M, Alghannam AF, Batrakoulis A. (2025). Impact of Resistance Training on Cardiometabolic Health-Related Indices in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 0, 1-14. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108947

  6. Canlı U, Şendil AM, Sheeha B, Alkhamees NH, Batrakoulis A, Al-Mhanna SB. (2025). The Effects of Structured Coordinative Exercise Protocol on Physical Fitness, Motor Competence and Inhibitory Control in Preschool Children. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 28462. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-79811-3

  7. Tanveer M, Batrakoulis A, Asghar E, Tanveer U, Roy N, Abdelkader M, Souissi, Ardigò LP, Badicu G. (2025). Associations of Parental Support and Involvement in Sports with Overweight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan: An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study. Physical Activity Review, 13(1), 35-47. doi: 10.16926/par.2025.13.04

  8. Tanveer M, Batrakoulis A, Asghar E, Hohmann A, Brand S, de Souza Fernandes MS, Ardigò PC, Badicu G. Association of Sleep Duration with Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents in Pakistan—An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 14(1), 43. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1453_24

  9. Alkhamees NH, Al-Mhanna SB, Grivas GV, Astuti Y, Omar N, Afolabi HA, Abubakar BD, Mohamed K, Batrakoulis A. (2024). Impact of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training on Blood Pressure in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Narrative Review. Annals of Applied Sport Science, in press. doi:

  10. Tanveer M, Asghar E, Badicu G, Roy N, Siener M, Tanveer U, Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A. (2024). Association of Physical Activity and Physical Education with Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents in Pakistan: An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study. Advances in Public Health, 2024, 5095049.  

  11. Tanveer M, Asghar E, Badicu G, Tanveer U, Roy N, Zeba A, Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A. (2024). Associations of School-Level Factors and School Sport Facility Parameters with Overweight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan: An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study. Sports, 12, 235.

  12. Batrakoulis A, Sorace P, LaFontaine T. (2025). Exercise Training with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 29(2), in press.

  13. Newsome AM, Batrakoulis A, Camhi SM, McAvoy C, Sansone J, Reed R. (2024). 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 28(6), in press.

  14. Batrakoulis A, Banićević Ž, Banićević I, Arumugam A, Marović I, Krstić N, Obradović S. Health and fitness trends in the post-COVID-19 era in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study. (2024). AIMS Public Health, 11(3), 861–885.

  15. Tanveer M, Asghar E, Tanveer U, Roy N, Zeba A, Al-Mhanna SB, Ma X, Batrakoulis A. (2024). Association of nutrition behavior and food intake with overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study. AIMS Public Health, 11(3), 803–818.

  16. Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Mohamed M, Alkhamees NH, Sheeha BB, Ibrahim ZM, Aldayel A, Muhamad AS, Ab Rahman S, Afolabi HA, Zulkifli MM, Hanafi MH, Abubakar BD, Rojas-Valverde D, Wan Ghazali WS. (2024). Home-based circuit training improves blood lipid profile, liver function, musculoskeletal fitness, and health-related quality of life in overweight/obese older adult patients with knee osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 16(1), 125.

  17. Yarayan YE, Solmaz S, Aslan M, Batrakoulis A, Al-Mhanna SB, Keskin K. (2024). Sex Differences in Athletic Performance Response to the Imagery and Mental Toughness of Elite Middle-and Long-Distance Runners. Sports 12(6), 141.

  18. Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Wan Ghazali1 WS, Mohamed M, Aldayel AA, Alhussain MH, Afolabi HA, Wada Y, Gülü M, Elkholi SM, Abubakar BD, Rojas-Valverde D. (2024). Effects of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training on Glycemic Control, Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PeerJ, 12, e17525.

  19. Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Hofmeister M, Drenowatz C, Wan Ghazali WS, Badicu G, Afolabi HA, Gülü M, Wada Y, Aldhahi MI, Nikolaidis PT. (2024). Psychophysiological Adaptations to Exercise Training in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International, 2024, 3325321

  20. Tanveer M. Asghar E, Tanveer U, Roy N, Zeba A, Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A. (2024). Community-Level Physical Activity Opportunities, Safe and Supportive Environment Factors, and Their Association with Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents in Pakistan- A Cross-Sectional Study. Kurdish Studies, 12(2), 6425–6432.

  21. Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Noor NM, Mohamed M, Drenowatz C, Irekeola AA, Afolabi HA, Gülü M, Alkhamees NH, Wan Ghazali WS. (2024). Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Improves Body Composition, Alters Cardiometabolic Risk, and Ameliorates Cancer-Related Indicators in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors with Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 23(2), 366–395.

  22. Astuti Y, Orhan BE, Erianti, Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A (2024). Mental Training Models in Physical Education, Sports and Health Subjects for Volleyball in Elementary School Students. Retos, 55, 531-537

  23. Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Sheikh AM, Aldayel AA, Sabo A, Mohamed M, Afolabi HA, Ahmed AY, Mohamed SI, Gülü M, Wan Ghazali WS. (2024). Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on physical activity behavior among students in Somalia. AIMS Public Health, 11(2), 459–476.

  24. Gilyana M, Batrakoulis A, Goulis D, Symeonidou K, Al-Mhanna SB, Kouidi E. (2024). Effects of a Multi-Component Exercise Program and Bariatric Surgery on Anthropometric Characteristics and Physical Function in Patients with Obesity. Annals of Applied Sport Science, 12(1), online ahead of print.

  25. Poulios A, Fotiou C, Draganidis D, Avloniti A, Rosvoglou A, Batrakoulis A, Tsimeas P, Papanikolaou K, Deli CK, Stampoulis T, Douroudos I, Chatzinikolaou A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2024). The Energy Expenditure Associated with Body Weight Resistance Exercises of Various Movement Patterns Performed at Different Durations. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 38(12), 2034–2046.

  26. Al-Mhanna SB, Wan Ghazali WS, Batrakoulis A, Alkhamees NH, Drenowatz C, Mohamed M, Gülü M, Afolabi HA, Badicu G. (2024). Impact of Various Types of Exercise on Lipid Metabolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Concurrent Overweight/Obesity: A Narrative Review. Annals of Applied Sport Science, 12(2), online ahead of print.

  27. Al-Mhanna SB, Leão C, Wan Ghazali WS, Mohamed M, Batrakoulis A, Afolabi HA, Abubakar BD, Aldhahi MI, Gülü M, Yagin FA, Nikolaidis PT. (2024). Impact of Exercise on High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Narrative Review. Annals of Applied Sport Science, 12(2), online ahead of print.

  28. Al-Mhanna SB, Gülü M, Saffah FF, Afolabi HA, Batrakoulis A, Abubakar BD, Wan Ghazali WS, Mohamed M, Babalola A, Badicu G. (2024). Impact of Heat Acclimatisation in Sports: A Narrative Review. Annals of Applied Sport Science, 12(2), online ahead of print.

  29. Batrakoulis A, Keskin K, Fatolahi S, Çelik, OB, Al-Mhanna SB, Dinizadeh F. (2024). Health and Fitness Trends in the Post-COVID-19 Era in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. Annals of Applied Sport Science, 12(1), online ahead of print.

  30. Batrakoulis A, Sorace P. (2024). Exercise Training with Chronic Heart Failure. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 28(4), 80–83.

  31. Al-Mhanna SB, Rocha-Rodrigues S, Mohamed M, Batrakoulis A, Aldhahi MI, Afolabi HA, Yagin FH, Alhussain MH, Gülü M, Abubakar BD, Wan Ghazali WS, Alghannam AF, Badicu G. (2023). Effects of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Diet on Cardiometabolic Health in Patients with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 15(1), 165.

  32. Sorace P, Batrakoulis A, LaFontaine T. (2024). Managing and Reversing Sarcopenic Obesity Through Physical Activity and Exercise. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 28(2), 63–67.

  33. Newsome AM, Reed R, Sansone J, Batrakoulis A, McAvoy C, Parrott, MW. 2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 28(1), 14–26. 

  34. Batrakoulis A, Fatolahi S, Dinizadeh F, Al-Mhanna SB. (2025). Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Topical Review. Physical Activity Journal, 3(1), in press.

  35. Batrakoulis A, Fatolahi S, Dinizadeh F. (2023). Health and fitness trends in Iran for 2024: A cross-sectional study. AIMS Publlc Health 2023; 10(4), 791–813.

  36. Batrakoulis A, Sorace P, Mahady TP. (2023). Exercise Training with Fibromyalgia. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(6), 51-55.

  37. Batrakoulis A, (2023). Exercise Training with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(4), 82-84.

  38. Batrakoulis A. Veiga OL, Franco S, Thomas E, Alexopoulos A, Valcarce-Torrente M, Santos-Rocha R, Ramalho F, Di Credico A, Vitucci D, Ramos L, Simões V, Romero-Caballero A, Vieira I, Mancini A, Bianco A. (2023). Health and fitness trends in Southern Europe for 2023: a cross-sectional survey. AIMS Public Health, 10(2): 378-408.

  39. Gilyana M, Batrakoulis A, Zisi V. Physical Activity, Body Image, and Emotional Intelligence Differences in Adults with Overweight and Obesity. (2023). Diseases, 11(2): 71.

  40. Sorace P, LaFontaine T, Batrakoulis A, (2023). Left Ventricular Assist Device: Exercise Recommendations. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(2), 59–62.

  41. Kercher VM, Kercher K, Levy P, Bennion T, Alexander C, Amaral PC, Batrakoulis A, Gómez Chávez LFJ, Cortés-Almanzar P, Haro JL, Pelayo Zavalza AR, Aguirre Rodríguez LE, Franco S, Santos-Rocha R, Ramalho F, Simoes V, Vieira I, Ramos L, Veiga OL, Valcarce-Torrente M, Romero-Caballero A. (2023). 2023 Fitness Trends from Around the Globe. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 27(1): 19–30.

  42. Batrakoulis A. (2023). Role of Mind-Body Fitness in Obesity. Diseases 11(1), 1.

  43. Georgakouli K,  Siamata F, Draganidis D, Tsimeas P, Papanikolaou K, Batrakoulis A, Gatsas A, Poulios A, Syrou N, Deli CK, Fatouros IG, Jamurtas AZ. (2022). The Effects of Greek Orthodox Christian Fasting during Holy Week on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Parameters in Overweight Adults. Diseases 10(4), 120.

  44. Batrakoulis A. (2022). Psychophysiological Adaptations to Yoga Practice in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Topical Review. Diseases, 10(4), 107.

  45. Batrakoulis A. (2022). National Survey of Fitness Trends in Greece for 2023. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10(5), 1085-1097

  46. Batrakoulis A. (2022). Psychophysiological Adaptations to Pilates Training in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Topical Review. Diseases, 10(4), 71.

  47. Mohr M, Ermidis G, Jamurtas AZ, Vigh-Larsen J, Poulios A, Draganidis D, Papanikolaou K, Tsimeas P, Batsilas D, Loules G, Batrakoulis A, Sovatzidis A, Nielsen JL, Tzatzakis T, Deli CK, Nybo L, Krustrup P, Fatouros IG. (2022). Extended Match Time Exacerbates Fatigue and Impacts Physiological Responses in Male Soccer Players. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55(1), 80-92.

  48. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2022). Exercise and type II diabetes mellitus: A brief guide for exercise professionals. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 44(6), 64–72.

  49. Batrakoulis A, Fatouros IG. (2022). Psychological adaptations to high-intensity interval training in overweight and obese adults: A topical review. Sports, 10(5), 64.

  50. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Metsios GS, Perivoliotis K, Liguori G, Feito K, Riebe D, Thompson WR, Angelopoulos TJ, Krustrup P, Mohr M, Draganidis D, Poulios A, Fatouros IG. (2022). Comparative efficacy of five exercise types on cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 15(6), e008243.

  51. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Tsimeas P, Poulios A, Perivoliotis K, Syrou N, Papanikolaou K, Draganidis D, Deli CK, Metsios GS, Angelopoulos TJ, Feito Y, Fatouros IG. (2022). Hybrid-type, multicomponent interval training upregulates musculoskeletal fitness of adults with overweight and obesity in a volume-dependent manner: A 1-year dose-response randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Sport Science 23(3): 432-443. 

  52. Kercher VM, Kercher K, Bennion T, Levy P, Alexander C, Amaral PC, Li Y-M, Han J, Liu Y, Wang R, Huang H-Y, Gao B-A, Batrakoulis A, Gómez Chávez LFJ, Haro JL, Pelayo Zavalza AR, Aguirre Rodríguez LE, Veiga OL, Valcarce-Torrente M, Romero-Caballero A. (2022). 2022 Fitness Trends from Around the Globe. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 26(1), 21-37.

  53. Draganidis D, Jamurtas AZ, Chondrogianni N, Mastorakos G, Jung T, Grune T, Papadopoulos C, Papanikolaou K, Papassotiriou I, Papaevgeniou N, Poulios A, Batrakoulis A, Deli CK, Georgakouli K, Chatzinikolaou A, Karagounis LG, Fatouros IG. (2021). Low-grade systemic inflammation interferes with anabolic and catabolic characteristics of the aged human skeletal muscle. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021, 8376915.

  54. Tsitskari E. Batrakoulis A. (2021). Investigating the marketing strategies of the health and fitness sector in Greece; the managers’ perspective. Retos, 43, 264-273.

  55. Sorace P, Batrakoulis A, (2021). Exercise Training with Atrial Fibrillation. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 25(6), 61-64.

  56. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Draganidis D, Georgakouli K, Tsimeas P, Poulios A, Syrou N, Deli CK, Papanikolaou K, Tournis S, Fatouros IG. (2021). Hybrid neuromuscular training improves cardiometabolic health and alters redox status in inactive overweight and obese women: a randomized controlled trial. Antioxidants, 10(10), 1601.

  57. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2021). High-intensity interval training in metabolic diseases: Physiological adaptations. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 25(5), 54-59.

  58. Krustrup P, Mohr M, Nybo L, Draganidis D, Randers MB, Ermidis G, Ørntoft C, Røddik L, Batsilas D, Poulios A, Ørtenblad N, Loules G, Deli CK, Batrakoulis A, Nielsen JL, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2021). Muscle metabolism and impaired sprint performance in an elite women’s football game. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. Online ahead of print.

  59. Kritikos S, Papanikolaou K, Draganidis D, Poulios A, Georgakouli K, Tsimeas P, Tzatzakis T, Batsilas D, Batrakoulis A, Deli CK, Chatzinikolaou A, Mohr M, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2021). Effect of Whey vs. Soy Protein Supplementation on Recovery Kinetics Following Speed Endurance Training in Competitive Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18(1), 23.

  60. Papanikolaou K, Tsimeas P, Anagnostou A, Varypatis A, Mourikis C, Tzatzakis T, Draganidis D, Batsilas D, Mersinias T, Loules G, Poulios A, Deli CK, Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Mohr M, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2021). Recovery Kinetics Following Small-Sided Games in Competitive Soccer Players: Does Player Density Size Matter?  International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(9), 1270–1280.

  61. Kercher VM, Kercher K, Bennion T, Yates BA, Feito Y, Alexander C, Amaral PC, Soares W, Li Y-M, Han J, Liu Y, Wang R, Huang H-Y, Gao B-H, Batrakoulis A, Gómez Chávez LFJ, López Haro J, Pelayo Zavalza AR, Aguirre Rodríguez LE, Veiga OL, Manel Valcarce-Torrente M, De la Cámara MÁ. (2021). Fitness trends from around the globe. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 25(1), 20–31.

  62. Georgakouli K, Manthou E, Georgoulias P, Ziaka A, Deli CK, Draganidis D, Batrakoulis A, Papanikolaou K, Tsimeas P, Mastorakos G, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Theodorakis Y, Jamurtas AZ. (2021). HPA axis responses to acute exercise differ in smokers and non-smokers. Physiology & Behavior, 229, 113258.

  63. Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2020). National Survey of Fitness Trends in Greece for 2021. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences. 8(6), 308–320.

  64. Batrakoulis A, Tsimeas P, Deli CK, Vlachopoulos D, Ubago-Guisado E, Poulios A, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Papanikolaou P, Georgakouli P, Batsilas D, Gracia-Marco L, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros I. (2020). Hybrid Neuromuscular Training Promotes Musculoskeletal Adaptations in Inactive Overweight and Obese Women: A Training-Detraining Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(5), 503–512.

  65. Sovatzidis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Fatouros IG, Panagoutsos S, Draganidis D, Nikolaidou E, Avloniti A, Michailidis Y, Mantzouridis I, Batrakoulis A, Pasadakis P, Vargemezis V. (2020). Intradialytic Cardiovascular Exercise Training Alters Redox Status, Reduces Inflammation and Improves Physical Performance in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Antioxidants, 9(9): 868.

  66. Tzatzakis T, Papanikolaou K, Draganidis D, Tsimeas P, Kritikos S, Poulios A, Laschou VC, Deli CK, Chatzinikolaou A, Batrakoulis A, Basdekis G, Mohr M, Krustrup P, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2020). Recovery Kinetics After Speed-Endurance Training in Male Soccer Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(3), 395-408. 

  67. Batrakoulis A, Loules G, Georgakouli K, Tsimeas P, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Papanikolaou K, Deli CK, Syrou N, Comoutos N, Theodorakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2020). High-Intensity Interval Neuromuscular Training Promotes Exercise Behavioral Regulation, Adherence and Weight Loss in Inactive Obese Women. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(6), 783-792.                        

  68. Batrakoulis A. (2019). European Fitness Trends for 2020. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 23(6), 28–35.   

  69. Poulios A, Georgakouli K, Draganidis D, Deli CK, Tsimeas, P, Chatzinikolaou A, Papanikolaou K, Batrakoulis A, Mohr M, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2019). Protein-Based Supplementation to Enhance Recovery in Team Sports: What is the Evidence? Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 18, 523–536. ​                                            

  70. Papanikolaou K, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Laschou VC, Georgakouli K, Tsimeas P, Batrakoulis A, Deli CK, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2019). The redox-dependent regulation of satellite cells following aseptic muscle trauma (SpEED): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 20, 469.                                                                

  71. Batrakoulis A, Fatouros IG, Jamurtas AZ, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Papanikolaou K, Deli CK, Tsimeas P. Avloniti A, Syrou N, Jamurtas AZ (2019). Dose-response effects of high-intensity interval neuromuscular exercise training on weight loss, performance, health and quality of life in inactive obese adults: Study rationale, design and methods of the DoIT trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communication, 15, 100386.                                                       

  72. Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Georgakouli K, Draganidis D, Deli CK, Papanikolaou K, Avloniti A, Chatzinikolaou A, Leontsini D, Tsimeas P, Comoutos N, Bouglas V, Michalopoulou M, Fatouros IG. (2018). High intensity, circuit-type integrated neuromuscular training alters energy balance and reduces body mass and fat in obese women: A 10-month training-detraining randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 13(8), e0202390.                        

  73. Batrakoulis A. (2016). The interaction between metabolic disorders and professional credentials. Personal Training Quarterly, 3(1), 18–20.                                

  74. Batrakoulis A, Rieger T. (2014). European barometer on the top future trends in education, training and certification of the exercise professionals. Journal for Physical Education and Sport Science, 1(1), 10–26.                                

  75. Chatzis V, Batrakoulis A. (2013). Cross transfer effect of unilateral strength training in lower limb. Journal for Physical Education and Sport Science, 1(1), 1–21.

  76. Petridis L, Batrakoulis A. (2013). The running movement in Greece: Investigating the profile of the modern marathon runners. Hellenic Journal of Sport & Recreation Management, 10(2), 43–54.       

​​

​​

BOOKS CHAPTERS AUTHOR

​​

  1. Batrakoulis A. Nervous System. In Rieger T, Jones B, Jimenez A. (Eds.). EuropeActive’s Essentials for Personal Trainers (pp. 126–134), Champaign, IL: Ηuman Kinetics, 2016.

  2. Rieger T, Innovations in Fitness Education: The European Approach of Standards Development for Specialist Occupations. In Middelkamp J, Rutgers H. (Eds.). (pp. 149–164), Brussels, Belgium: EuropeActive & BlackBox Publishers, 2016.

  3. Batrakoulis A. Comprehensive Program Design. In T.A. Hargens (Ed.), ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 6th edition (pp. 364–384). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2021.

  4. Sovatzidis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Fatouros IG, Panagoutsos S, Draganidis D, Nikolaidou E, Avloniti A, Michailidis Y, Mantzouridis I, Batrakoulis A, Pasadakis P, Vargemezis V. Intradialytic Cardiovascular Exercise Training Alters Redox Status, Reduces Inflammation and Improves Physical Performance in End Stage Renal Disease Patients under Hemodialysis.  In N. A. Qureshi (Ed.), Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 13 (pp. 29–44). Hooghly, West Bengal, India: B P International, 2021.

  5. Snarr R, Batrakoulis A. Resistance Exercise Technique. In B. Schoenfeld, R. Snarr (Eds.), NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, 3rd edition (pp. 317–376). Champaign, IL: Ηuman Kinetics, 2021.

  6. Tsitskari E, Tzetzis G, Batrakoulis A. The Fitness Sector in Greece: Business Models and Marketing Perspectives. In J. García-Fernández, P. Gálvez-Ruiz (Eds.), The Global Private Health & Fitness Business: A Marketing Perspective (pp. 33–39). Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021.

  7. Tsitskari E, Batrakoulis A. To Become Digital or Not… The Case of Greece. In J. García-Fernández, M. Valcarce-Torrente, S. Mohammadi, P. Gálvez-Ruiz (Eds.), The Digital Transformation of the Fitness Sector: A Global Perspective (pp. 31–37). Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.

​

​

BOOKS PUBLISHED

​

  1. Santos Rocha R, Jimenez A, Rieger T. EuropeActive’s Essentials for Fitness Instructors (P. Sidiropoulos, Batrakoulis A. editing for the Greek publication). Thessaloniki: SALTO (Original publication 2015), 2018.

  2. Wonders K. Exercise Oncology Instructor: Principles & Practice (A. Batrakoulis, editing for the Greek publication). Cedarville, OH: Maple Tree Cancer Alliance (Original publication 2022), 2024.

  3. Batrakoulis A. Obesity and Weight Management: The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Fitness Programming. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2025.

​

 

RESEARCHER PROFILE

 

Google Scholar:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=el&user=v4ePz9gAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

​​

Scopus:

https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203537681

​​

PubMed:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?sort=pubdate&term=Batrakoulis+A&cauthor_id=35977104

​​

ORCID:

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0844-1284

2019 NSCA National Conference_Presenter.
ACSM H&F Summit presenter_2019.jpg
bottom of page