The Interaction Between Metabolic Disorders and Personal Trainers
by Alexis Batrakoulis, MS, CSCS, RCPT*E
Personal Training Quarterly
February 2016
Vol 3, Issue 1
With the current rise in overweight individuals, obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes, the role of qualified personal trainers is absolutely crucial for creating a more active and healthy society.
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Alexis Batrakoulis, PhD, CSPS,*D, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
University of Thessaly
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Alexis Batrakoulis has been involved in the fitness industry since 1995 and currently works as an educator, speaker, author, technical expert, and exe ...
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