Peer-reviewed Articles in Scientific Journals
Batrakoulis A. (2019). European Fitness Trends for 2020. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 23(6), 28-35.
Batrakoulis A, Loules G, Georgakouli K, Tsimeas P, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Papanikolaou K, DelI, Syrou N, Comoutos N, Theodorakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2019). High-Intensity Interval Neuromuscular Training Promotes Exercise Behavioral Regulation, Adherence and Weight Loss in Inactive Obese Women. European Journal of Sport Science, DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1663270
Poulios A, Georgakouli K, Draganidis D, Deli CK, Tsimeas, P, Chatzinikolaou A, Papanikolaou K, Batrakoulis A, iMohr 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.
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.
Batrakoulis A, Fatouros IG, Jamurtas AZ, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Papanikolaou K, et al. (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. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 15:100386.
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.
Batrakoulis A. (2016). The interaction between metabolic disorders and professional credentials. Personal Trainer Quarterly, 3(1), 18-20.
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.
Conference Abstracts
Batrakoulis A, Draganidis D, Papanikolaou K, Deli CK, Tsimeas P, Chatzinikolaou A, Laschou V, Georgakouli K, Jamurtas A, Fatouros I. A 10-month high-intensity interval neuromuscular interval training program improves fundamental movement patterns in previously inactive obese women. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 33(1), (in press).
Fatouros I, Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas A, Georgakouli K, Draganidis D, Deli C, Papanikolaou K, Avloniti A, Chatzinikolaou A, Leontsini D, Tsimeas P, Comoutos N, Michalopoulou M. A functional high-intensity circuit training program improves functional movement screen scores in overweight/obese women. In: Proceedings of the 8th Congress of Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology; 2018 Oct 19-21: Thessaloniki (Greece). Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise; 2018. p. 91.
Batrakoulis A, Georgakouli K, Papanikolaou K, Zourbanos N, Draganidis D, Deli CK, Michalopoulou M, Avloniti A, Chatzinikolaou A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. (2017). An 8-month small-group circuit functional training program improves body composition and performance of overweight/obese women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5) Supplement, S243.
Batrakoulis A, Rieger T, Santos Rocha R. The relationship between special populations and credentials for the European fitness professionals. In: Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research (ICPAFR); 2016 Aug 24-27: Kaunas (Lithuania). Lithuanian Sports University; 2016. p. 27.
Batrakoulis A, Georgakouli K, Zourbanos N, Papanikolaou K, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Deli CK, Michalopoulou M, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros AZ. (2016). A 4-month circuit functional high-intensity training program improves body composition and performance of overweight women. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 30(1), S91.
Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Douroudos I, Draganidis D, Barbero JC, Mohr M, Leontsini A, Stampoulis T, Michailidis Y, Ermidis G, Avloniti A, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Inflammatory and performance responses during a simulated in-season football microcycle. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Congress of Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology; 2013 Nov 8-9: Athens (Greece). Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise; 2013. p. 13.
Gounelas G, Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Stampoulis T, Douroudos I, Michailidis Y, Leontsini A, Tsoukas D, Barbero JC, Mohr M, Ermidis G, Avloniti A, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Τhe effects of a football match on muscle architecture and performance. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Congress of Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology; 2013 Nov 8-9: Athens (Greece). Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise; 2013. p. 14.
Pontidis T, Chatzinikolaou A, Batrakoulis A, Avloniti A, Douroudos I, Draganidis D, Leontsini A, Barbero JC, Mohr M, Stampoulis T, Michailidis Y, Ermidis G, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Maximal oxygen consumption and you-yo IR2 may be associated with performance recovery following a football match. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Congress of Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology; 2013 Nov 8-9: Athens (Greece). Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise; 2013. p. 13.
Book Chapters Author
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.
Rieger T, Innovations in Fitness Education: The European Approach of Standards Development for Specialist Occupations. In Middelkamp J, Rutgers H. (EdS). Growing the fitness sector through Innovation (PP. 149-164), Brussels, Belgium: EuropeActive & BlackBox Publishers, 2016.
Batrakoulis A. (in press). Comprehensive Program Design. In T.A. Hargens (Ed.), ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer (6th edn.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Snarr R. & Batrakoulis A. (in press). Resistance Training Exercise Techniques. In B. Schoenfeld, & R. Snarr (Eds.), NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training (3rd edn.). Champaign, IL: Ηuman Kinetics.
Book Chapters Reviewer
Liguori G. (in press). Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Metabolic Diseases and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. In G. Liguori (Ed.), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th edn.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Naclerio F. & Moody J(2015). Resistance Training. In R. Santos Rocha, T. Rieger, A. Jimenez (Ed.), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Andersen C. (2016). Cardiorespiratory System. In T. Rieger, B. Jones, A. Jimenez (Ed.), . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Translated Book
Santos Rocha R, Jimenez A, Rieger T. (P. Sidiropoulos, editing for the Greek publication). Thessaloniki: SALTO (Original publication 2015), 2018.
