1st International Virtual SymposiumSaturday, June 19, 2021
Alexis Batrakoulis has been involved in the health and fitness industry in the past 26 years. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education and Sports Science, an M.S. in Exercise and Health and is a graduate teaching and research assistant at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Thessaly preparing to earn a Ph.D. in Clinical Exercise Physiology with emphasis in exercise and obesity. He also holds numerous certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and other international organizations. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed scientific papers, abstracts, and book chapters. He is the founder of the International Obesity Exercise Training Institute teaching internationally approved continuing education courses on exercise and health for fitness professionals in over 40 countries in 5 continents. He was named as the 2018 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, 2019 IDEA China Fitness Innovator, 2020 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, 2021 PFP Trainer of the Year, and he is a finalist for the 2021 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. He currently serves as a Member on several ACSM and NSCA Committees.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is systematically growing at an alarming rate worldwide. Specifically, two in three adults do not have healthy weight in the Western world. On the other side, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs are very popular among athletic and general populations. However, recent research provides insights into application of this training modality in individuals with overweight/obesity. This lecture focuses on feasibility, safety and program design of HIIT through evidence-based protocols providing evidence regarding the effects of HIIT on cardiometabolic health, physical performance and well-being in individuals with overweight/obesity.
