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From beginners to pros - Learn from the best experts
Christina Karakosta
Personal Trainer
Christina Karakosta is the director of BODYfit Academy, coordinating the education of new coaches and developing professional training programs. She is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) with a specialization in indoor sports. She has been working in the BODYfit gym chain since 2021, where she started as a Trainer and now holds the position of Master Trainer, overseeing the training in all gyms of the chain. She holds certifications in Group training, specializing in Functional Training and TRX, certified directly by TRX. She also holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Sports Management from the EAP.
Vassilis Kiumousidis
Sales Training (L2)
Vassilis Kyoumousidis is a graduate of the Gymnastics Department, certified by GRAFTS, with over 20 years of experience in the field of fitness. Since 1998, he has been working in the fitness industry, as a Trainer and then assuming managerial positions, specializing in gym management and strategy development. Since 2017, he has been working in the BODYfit chain, where he holds the position of Senior Sales Manager, in the Marketing department. He is the facilitator of Sales Training Level 2, enhancing the skills of young professionals in sales and customer service.
Nikos Roussis
Sales Training (L1)
Nikos Roussis is a 2016 graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (AUTH) and has extensive experience in the fitness industry. Since 2020 he has been working at BODYfit Gyms, where he has held the positions of Trainer and Club Manager, while he currently holds the position of Sales Manager in the Marketing department. In 2022 he completed the Diploma of Specialization in Sales Management from Mediterranean College and in 2024 he obtained a Master's Degree in Sports Management from EAP. His professional background, combined with his knowledge in Sales Management and Sports Management, allows him to provide useful strategic and practical insights to participants. He is the facilitator of the Sales Training Level 1 training seminar.
Dimitris Diplas
Recovery & Injury prevention (PTL5)
Dimitris Diplas is a graduate of the SEFAA of DUTH with specialization in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and FMS (Functional Movement Screen) certification. He holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the direction of Human Performance, with emphasis on functional exercise and reintegration after injury. Since 2023 he has been working in the BODYfit chain as a Trainer and educator in the field of injury prevention and rehabilitation. He has also participated in scientific research and published papers in conferences, such as the 31st International Congress of Physical Education and Sport. He is a lecturer of the “Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention” module of Personal Training.
John Papakostas
Anatomy & Physiology for movement (PTL1)
Ioannis Papakostas is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Serres), specializing in football. He holds a Master's degree (MSc) in “Injury Prevention and Training in Football” and a FIFA 11 plus certification, and has worked as a trainer and coach in football academies. In recent years, he has been working at the BODYfit chain of gyms, where he started as a trainer and is certified in Pilates Mat. He is currently a Manager at the Vasilissa Olga store, utilizing his knowledge to effectively manage the team and programs. He is an instructor for the “Basic Concepts & Theory of Exercise” module of Personal Training.
Evangelia Kioutsoukilia
Yoga
Evaggelia Kioutsoukilia is a certified Yoga teacher by Yoga Alliance (RYT 500 hours) and has been working for the last 4 years in the BODYfit gym chain as a Trainer. She has additional certifications in Group training (Pilates Mat, Suspension training, Functional training, BodyBars, Indoor cycling), while she is in charge of the Yoga department at BODYfit in Stavroupoli. She has also attended seminars and workshops in Athens and Thessaloniki, enriching her knowledge in the field. She is in charge of the Yoga 50hrs training seminar.
Nikos Deligiannis
Training & Nutrition models (PTL3)
Cardio & Body Composition (PTL4)
Nikos Deligiannis is a graduate of the University of Thessaloniki with specialization in Football and holds the UEFA B coaching diploma and the FIFA 11 plus certification. He has worked as a trainer in football teams (A.O Dias, AS Irakleia) and in gyms, while the last 2 years he was a trainer at BODYfit Serres. He has certifications in Group training (Indoor cycling, BodyBars, Pilates Mat/ Reformer) & in Personal Training, as well as two postgraduate degrees: in Sports Psychology (Neapolis University) and in Football Injury Prevention (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). He has also completed a seminar “Sport is Medicine” at the University of Athens, with emphasis on training vulnerable groups. He is a lecturer of the module “Training Programs & Nutrition” and “Cardiovascular Exercise” of Personal Training.
Alexandros Zagas
Indoor Cycling (Training)
Alexandros Zagas is a graduate of private schools with long experience in sports. He is an active cyclist in the club “Velos”, with participation in numerous races. He has also been involved in CrossFit and weightlifting, taking part in cycling, rowing, weightlifting, CrossFit and physique competitions. She has been certified as a Spinning Instructor since 2012, and in 2015 she took over the position of Spinning Center Manager in Northern Greece. He is also certified in Corrective Exercise by NASM (2016) and has attended weightlifting seminars by National Team coach Christos Iakovos and Olympic champion Dimitry Klokov. He is the instructor of the Indoor Cycling Training seminar.
Evelyne Poulou
Exercise for special populations (PTL4)
Evelina Poulou is an honors graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in “Exercise and Third Age”. She holds two postgraduate diplomas: in “Kinesiology” (TEFA Serres) and in “Exercise, Ergospirometry & Rehabilitation” (TEFA Trikala and Medical School). For the last year she has been working as a Trainer at BODYfit, where she develops trustful relationships with the trainees and provides personalized training programs. She has certifications in Group Training (Pilates Mat, Suspension training, Functional training, BodyBars, Indoor cycling), and has taken on the teaching of the “Exercise in Special Populations” module of Personal Training at the BODYfit Academy.
Anastasios Fragoulis
Equipment & Exercise Programming (PTL2)
Group Training music body bars
Indoor Cycling (choreographed)
Anastasios Fragoulis is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (TEFA Serres) with specialization in basketball. For the last few years he has been working as a trainer at the BODYFit gym chain in Serres. He has attended seminars in Group Training such as Personal Training, Suspension training, BodyBars, Indoor cycling and Functional Training. At the same time, he holds a Master's degree in “Kinesiology” at the University of Serres. He is a lecturer of the module “Equipment & Training Techniques” of Personal Training, as well as of the seminars Group Training Music Bodybars & Indoor Cycling Choreographed.
Katerina Bizeta
Suspension Functional Training
Katerina Bizeta graduated in 2017 from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in volleyball. Since then, she has been active as a Group and Personal Trainer, having obtained certifications in various fitness programs. In 2021, she completed the postgraduate program “Sport and Health”, focusing on injury rehabilitation and chronic diseases. At the same time, she joined the BODYfit chain of gyms as a trainer, and since the summer of 2023 she has taken over the management of one of the chain's stores. She is an instructor of the Suspension Functional Training training seminar.
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Melissa Hadjientoniou
Pilates mat & props
Melissa Hatziantoniou is a graduate of the University of Thessaloniki with specialization in rhythmic gymnastics and holds a master's degree in sports tourism and dance, with a research project on dancers' injuries. Since 2013 she specializes in Pilates, Yoga, Aerial and injury rehabilitation, obtaining certifications from international bodies such as Balanced Body. Since 2017 she has been working as a Pilates Master Trainer and since 2021 she is in charge of the Pilates studio at BODYfit Thessaloniki. She teaches Pilates Mat & PROPS at BODYfit Academy, training young professionals.
