Ioannis Tzanetakis
Founder & Head Coach
PhDc Exercise Physiology | MSc Exercise Physiology & Training Science | BSc Physical Education & Sport Science
Ioannis Tzanetakis is a PhD candidate at the Laboratory of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology of the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science (DPESS) at Democritus University of Thrace, with many years of experience and deep specialization in endurance coaching and sports physiology.
He holds a Master’s degree with distinction and scholarship in Exercise Physiology and Coaching (MSc) from the same university, as well as a BSc from the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Exercise Physiology.
He holds an A-category Coaching License from the Hellenic General Secretariat of Sports.
With more than three decades of experience in the field of exercise, he has guided endurance, strength, and fitness athletes to national and international victories, as well as everyday people who have achieved personal feats of ultra-endurance and long-term transformation.
He has coached elite runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes (IRONMAN, Ultraman), and special forces personnel. He has also been a pioneer in the use of cutting-edge exercise physiology tools and protocols (such as CGM, Lactate Guided Training, NIRS, Biosensors & Personalized Data Monitoring).
Combining scientific knowledge, extensive experience, and a human-centered approach, Giannis Tzanetakis builds coaching relationships that go beyond athletic performance, incorporating the elements of transcendence and self-actualization.
He also participates in international scientific conferences and research projects focusing on the application of exercise physiology in extreme conditions and ultra-endurance sports.
Dimosthenis Evaggelidis
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Doctor Extensive experience in the NHS | Multiple-time Greek Marathon Champion
Dimosthenis Evaggelidis is a sports medicine doctor and orthopedic surgeon with international experience, specializing in foot and ankle surgery, the management of sports injuries, and trauma. With 12 years of service in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) and training at top orthopedic centers, he brings a high-level medical approach to the field of sports health.
He is a certified Sports Medicine physician by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a member of the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine. He has also distinguished himself for his contributions to education and the improvement of healthcare quality.
Unique Athletic Achievements:
- 5 bronze medals at the Greek National Marathon Championships (Athens)
- Greek national record holder in the V45 category in the marathon
- Personal best of 2:24:29 at the Copenhagen Marathon
- Participation in international races in Japan (Nagano) and the USA (Houston)
The rare combination of medical expertise and elite athletic performance makes Dimosthenis Evaggelidis an exceptionally valuable partner at Tzanetakis Lab, as he deeply understands the needs and unique characteristics of athletes.
Christos Konstantinidis
Sports Psychologist, PhD & Systemic Psychotherapist
Dr. Christos Konstantinidis is a distinguished psychologist specializing in Systemic Therapy and Sports Psychology. He holds a PhD from the School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Democritus University of Thrace. He utilizes modern, client-centered therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
By combining expertise in both psychology and sports, Dr. Konstantinidis delivers high-level support to athletes and exercisers in demanding conditions, as well as consulting services to them and their support networks (parents, coaches, etc.). Always grounded in scientific evidence, he assists endurance athletes in strengthening their mental resilience, managing their emotions, and fostering intrinsic motivation for sport.
Dr. Konstantinidis has deep specialization in Social Psychology, Sports Psychology, and issues of gender and relationships. His pioneering doctoral research was the world’s first documented effort to explore athletes’ attitudes toward gay teammates, highlighting his commitment to promoting understanding and inclusion in sport.
- Degrees in Psychology and in Physical Education & Sport Science
- Master’s degree: “Exercise and Quality of Life”
- PhD: “Homosexuality: Trends and opinions among individuals involved in organized athletic and dance activities”
University lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology and Physical Education & Sport Science, in the fields of Sports Psychology and Social Psychology
Ongoing engagement with scientific advancements, with participation in international and Greek conferences and publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.
Over 10 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy
Specialized service areas:
- Anxiety management & panic attacks
- Psychological preparation for endurance runners
- Management of fatigue and burnout
- Relationship counseling, both within and outside the athletic environment
- Eating disorders
- Addictions
His contribution to Tzanetakis Lab focuses on enhancing psychological adaptation, goal orientation, and the long-term well-being of clients, using techniques that integrate both the psychological and biological profile of each athlete.
THE LAB
TZANETAKIS LAB
Why you can trust us
We create training interventions that optimise and ensure athletic progress.
FAQ
From the elite athlete level to the “daily trainee” and clinical populations, anyone can join the Unlimited / Customized programmes. Even if you have been training for decades, or if tomorrow is the first day in your life that you will exercise, you now have the opportunity to upgrade your fitness level.
The training plan is designed and carried out exclusively by Giannis Tzanetakis, whose scientific background and coaching experience guarantee the desired results.
The programme is delivered to your email as an attached file. In addition, you receive strengthening programmes, plus training video from the drive as well related to running drills, plyometric exercises and video links of basic techniques for strengthening exercises with “weights” – resistance.
The programme is compiled, from the annual planning, to its weekly structure and daily training, on an online platform which the athlete can access. Each workout can be downloaded to the “watches – heart rate monitors” of the athlete and at the same time be accessed it via the mobile application of the platform and its web version.
The weekly Customized programme is compiled based on the trainee’s lifestyle and his/her competitive goal. Discussing it with the trainer allows the adaptation of the training sessions to the way of life of the trainee with key and decisive interventions.
Should you select the Unlimited program, you may change your workout every day. The constantly changing obligations in the life of the trainee, but also changes in the rehabilitation ability, are integrated in the programme’s constant modification.
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