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ARTICLES IN REFEREED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

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  1. 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. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 11(2), in press.

  2. Batrakoulis A, (2023). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Exercise Recommendations. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(4), in press.

  3.  Sorace P, LaFontaine T, Batrakoulis A, (2023). Left Ventricular Assist Device: Exercise Recommendations. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(2), in press.

  4.  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.

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

  6. 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.

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

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

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

  10. 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.

  11.  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.

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

  13.  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.

  14. 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, 1-12. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2021.2025434

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

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

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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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. 

  30. 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.                           

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

  32. 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. ​                                            

  33. 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.                                                             

  34. Batarakoulis 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.

  35. 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.                       

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

  37. 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.                                                                   

  38. 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.

  39. Petridis L, . (2013). The running movement in Greece: Investigating the profile of the modern marathon runners. 10(2), 43–54.

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BOOKS CHAPTERS AUTHOR

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  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.

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BOOKS PUBLISHED

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1. Santos Rocha R, Jimenez A, Rieger T. (P. Sidiropoulos, editing for the Greek publication). Thessaloniki: SALTO (Original publication 2015), 2018.

 

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