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  1. Acute High Intensity Interval Exercise Promotes Circulating Progenitor Cell Mobilization and Improves Microcirculation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, June 2026, MDPI AG

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  2. Endothelial progenitor cell mobilization based on exercise volume in patients with cardiovascular disease and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Heart Journal Open, November 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  3. Exercise promotes endothelial progenitor cell mobilization in patients with chronic heart failure

    Article • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, October 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  4. Heart Rate Distribution and Aerobic Fitness Changes During Preseason in Elite Soccer Players

    Article • Proceedings, September 2019, MDPI AG

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  5. Active recovery intervals restore initial performance after repeated sprints in swimming

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, December 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  6. Who jumps the highest? Anthropometric and physiological correlations of vertical jump in youth elite female volleyball players

    Article • The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, May 2017, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  7. Contrast Loading Increases Upper Body Power Output in Junior Volleyball Athletes

    Article • Pediatric Exercise Science, February 2017, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  8. Amifostine radioprotects normal tissue via Warburg-type effects

    Article • Scientific Reports, August 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Martine I Abboud, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  9. Aerobic, resistance and combined training and detraining on body composition, muscle strength, lipid profile and inflammation in coronary artery disease patients

    Article • Research in Sports Medicine, June 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  10. Community-Based Training–Detraining Intervention in Older Women: A Five-Year Follow-Up Study

    Article • Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, October 2015, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  11. Physical fitness normative values for 6–18-year-old Greek boys and girls, using the empirical distribution and the lambda, mu, and sigma statistical method

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, September 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  12. Physical Improvement and Biological Maturity of Young Athletes (11-12 Years) with Systematic Training

    Article • Folia Medica, January 2015, De Gruyter

    Professor Jannis Vasileios Papathanasiou , Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  13. Training, Detraining, and Retraining Effects on Glycemic Control and Physical Fitness in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

    Article • Hormone and Metabolic Research, November 2014, Thieme Publishing Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  14. Contrast Loading: Power Output and Rest Interval Effects on Neuromuscular Performance

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, May 2014, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  15. Hormonal responses after resistance exercise performed with maximum and submaximum movement velocities

    Article • Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, March 2014, Canadian Science Publishing

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  16. Competitive Performance, Training Load and Physiological Responses During Tapering in Young Swimmers

    Article • Journal of Human Kinetics, September 2013, De Gruyter

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  17. Metabolic Responses at Various Intensities Relative to Critical Swimming Velocity

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, June 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis, Argyris Toubekis

  18. Exercise in the prevention and rehabilitation of breast cancer

    Article • Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, May 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  19. Maximum Power Training Load Determination and Its Effects on Load-Power Relationship, Maximum Strength, and Vertical Jump Performance

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  20. Physiological Responses and Stroke-Parameter Changes During Interval Swimming in Different Age-Group Female Swimmers

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, December 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  21. Acute and chronic effects of exercise on circulating endothelial progenitor cells in healthy and diseased patients

    Article • Clinical Research in Cardiology, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  22. Self-Reported Anthropometry: Body Mass Index and Body Composition

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  23. Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Metabolic Risk, and Inflammation in Children

    Article • International Journal of Pediatrics, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  24. Effects of vibration and exercise training on bone mineral density and muscle strength in post‐menopausal women

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, July 2011, Wiley

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  25. Physiological responses during interval training at relative to critical velocity intensity in young swimmers

    Article • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, July 2011, Elsevier

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  26. Seasonal Aerobic Performance Variations in Elite Soccer Players

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, June 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  27. Training-Induced Changes on Blood Lactate Profile and Critical Velocity in Young Swimmers

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, June 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  28. The Effects of Pre-Exercise Glycemic Index Food on Running Capacity

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, May 2011, Thieme Publishing Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  29. Combined strength and aerobic training increases transforming growth factor-β1 in patients with type 2 diabetes

    Article • HORMONES, April 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  30. Repeated Sprint Swimming Performance after Low- or High-Intensity Active and Passive Recoveries

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  31. Power Output and Electromyographic Activity During and After a Moderate Load Muscular Endurance Session

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, August 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  32. Effects of resistance training and detraining on muscle strength and functional performance of older adults aged 80 to 88 years

    Article • Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, April 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  33. Effects of detraining on muscle strength and mass after high or moderate intensity of resistance training in older adults

    Article • Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, June 2009, Wiley

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  34. Lipoprotein profile, glycemic control and physical fitness after strength and aerobic training in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, June 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  35. Lipoprotein profile, glycemic control and physical fitness after strength and aerobic training in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, May 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  36. Swimming Performance After Passive and Active Recovery of Various Durations

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, September 2008, Human Kinetics

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  37. Effects of carbohydrate ingestion 15 min before exercise on endurance running capacity

    Article • Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, June 2008, Canadian Science Publishing

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  38. Physiological and Anthropometric Determinants of Rhythmic Gymnastics Performance

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, March 2008, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis, Argyris Toubekis

  39. Training, Detraining and Retraining Effects after a Water-Based Exercise Program in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

    Article • Cardiology, January 2008, Karger Publishers

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  40. The Effect of Moderate Resistance Strength Training and Detraining on Muscle Strength and Power in Older Men

    Article • Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, December 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  41. Land versus water exercise in patients with coronary artery disease: effects on body composition, blood lipids, and physical fitness

    Article • American Heart Journal, September 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  42. Acute Effects of Soccer Training on White Blood Cell Count in Elite Female Players

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, September 2007, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  43. Hormonal Responses after a Strength Endurance Resistance Exercise Protocol in Young and Elderly Males

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, May 2007, Thieme Publishing Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  44. Validity of Self-Reported Anthropometric Values Used to Assess Body Mass Index and Estimate Obesity in Greek School Children

    Article • Journal of Adolescent Health, April 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  45. Effect of different intensities of active recovery on sprint swimming performance

    Article • Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, December 2006, Canadian Science Publishing

    A. Prof Gregory C Bogdanis, Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  46. Obesity and physical fitness of pre-adolescent children during the academic year and the summer period: effects of organized physical activity

    Article • Journal of Child Health Care, September 2006, SAGE Publications

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  47. Fitness levels of Greek primary schoolchildren in relationship to overweight and obesity

    Article • European Journal of Pediatrics, June 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  48. Physiological alterations to detraining following prolonged combined strength and aerobic training in cardiac patients

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, June 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  49. Physiological alterations to detraining following prolonged combined strength and aerobic training in cardiac patients

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, June 2006, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  50. Attitudes towards exercise and physical activity behaviours in Greek schoolchildren after a year long health education intervention

    Article • British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2006, BMJ

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  51. Critical Velocity and Lactate Threshold in Young Swimmers

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, February 2006, Thieme Publishing Group

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  52. Effects of Resistance Training on the Physical Capacities of Adolescent Soccer Players

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  53. Functional and Neuromotor Performance in Older Adults

    Article • American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, January 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  54. Association between TNF-α −308G>A polymorphism and the development of acute coronary syndromes in Greek subjects: The CARDIO2000-GENE Study

    Article • Genetics in Medicine, July 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  55. Relationship between Anaerobic Power and Jumping of Selected Male Volleyball Players of Different Ages

    Article • Perceptual and Motor Skills, June 2005, SAGE Publications

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  56. Resistance Exercise Training in Patients with Heart Failure

    Article • Sports Medicine, January 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  57. Effects of a Heavy and a Moderate Resistance Training on Functional Performance in Older Adults

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  58. Short-Term Effects of Selected Exercise and Load in Contrast Training on Vertical Jump Performance

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  59. Influence of different rest intervals during active or passive recovery on repeated sprint swimming performance

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, November 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Argyris Toubekis, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  60. Effects of a resistance exercise programme on the performance of inactive older adults

    Article • International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, July 2004, Mark Allen Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  61. The effects of a combined strength and aerobic exercise program on glucose control and insulin action in women with type 2 diabetes

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, July 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  62. The Effects of High- and Moderate-Resistance Training on Muscle Function in the Elderly

    Article • Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, April 2004, Human Kinetics

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  63. Training and Detraining Effects of a Combined-strength and Aerobic Exercise Program on Blood Lipids in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, May 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  64. Hormonal Responses after Various Resistance Exercise Protocols

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  65. Serum leptin responses after acute resistance exercise protocols

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, February 2003, American Physiological Society

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  66. The Effects of Ibuprofen on Delayed Muscle Soreness and Muscular Performance After Eccentric Exercise

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, January 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  67. Test-Retest Reliability of the Eurofit Test Battery Administered to University Students

    Article • Perceptual and Motor Skills, December 2002, SAGE Publications

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  68. Long‐Term training induces specific adaptations on the physique of rhythmic sports and female artistic gymnasts

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, June 2002, Wiley

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  69. Electromyographic Changes of Agonist and Antagonist Calf Muscles During Maximum Isometric Induced Fatigue

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, May 2002, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr. Dimitrios A. Patikas, Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  70. The Effects of Strength Training, Cardiovascular Training and Their Combination on Flexibility of Inactive Older Adults

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, February 2002, Thieme Publishing Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  71. Pre-Exercise Glucose Ingestion at Different Time Periodsand Blood Glucose Concentration During Exercise

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, August 2000, Thieme Publishing Group

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  72. Failure to obtain a unique threshold on the blood lactate concentration curve during exercise

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, March 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  73. THE EFFECTS OF IBUPROFEN ON DELAYED MUSCLE SORENESS AFTER ECCENTRIC EXERCISE840

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 1997, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  74. Comparison of mathematically determined blood lactate and heart rate ?threshold? points and relationship with performance

    Article • European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, January 1992, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  75. SEARCH FOR THE THRESHOLD RESPONSE WITH MATHEMATICAL MODELS

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 1989, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  76. Validité externe de la méthode de Conconi pour déterminer le seuil anaérobie en fonction de la fréquence cardiaque lors d'efforts triangulaires

    Article • Science & Sports, December 1987, Elsevier

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis

  77. SEARCH FOR THE THRESHOLD RESPONSE WITH MATHEMATICAL MODELS

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 1980, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Savvas P. Tokmakidis