Publications

Scientific output across exercise and sport sciences, health, performance, nutrition, digital innovation, and research methodology.

Research beyond academia

Research Cited by International Media

The study “Ten-Minute Physical Activity Breaks Improve Attention and Executive Functions in Healthcare Workers” (JFMK, 2024), co-authored by Gianpiero Greco, who also served as corresponding author, has been cited by TIME, Forbes and Runner’s World.

These citations extend the dissemination of research on brief physical activity breaks and cognitive performance beyond the academic community.

TIME · July 27, 2026

6 Easy Ways to Move More While Working from Home

Forbes · September 14, 2025

7 Essential Mental Health Habits of Highly Effective CEOs

Runner’s World · March 21, 2025

This 28-Day Workout Challenge Can Jumpstart Your Strength Routine

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Highly Cited Paper 2025

Pathophysiology

The review “Lifestyle-Based Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Diet, Physical Activity, and Integrative Strategies” was included among Pathophysiology’s Highly Cited Papers in 2025, recognizing its citation impact and scientific visibility.

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Highly Cited Paper 2025

Medicina

The review “The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review” was recognized by Medicina as a Highly Cited Paper 2025, highlighting its strong citation impact among the journal’s 2025 publications.

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Editorial distinction

Feature Paper designation

The review “Adapted Exercise and Adapted Sport as Rights of Health Citizenship in Italy: A Legal–Policy Rationale and Framework for National Reform” was designated by Societies as a Feature Paper, an editorial distinction highlighting contributions of particular relevance and potential impact in the field.

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Scientific output

Research areas represented in scientific publications

The main themes below reflect the breadth of the peer-reviewed scientific work and are not intended as a list of individual articles.

Exercise in chronic and clinical conditions

Oncology, cardiovascular conditions, fibromyalgia, and other chronic health contexts.

Sport performance and training methodology

Football, basketball, volleyball, plyometric training, strength and conditioning, athlete monitoring, and sport-specific performance assessment.

Nutrition, lifestyles, and health

Nutrition, supplementation, physical activity, and integrated approaches to health.

Adapted physical activity, adapted sport, and inclusion

Disability, functional independence, participation, and adapted exercise programming.

Digital technologies applied to exercise

Virtual and augmented reality, wearable devices, tele-exercise, and remote monitoring.

Active ageing and psychological well-being

Quality of life, anxiety, depression, fatigue, coping, and resilience across the lifespan.

Research methodology, statistics, and modelling

Study design, quantitative methods, statistical modelling, measurement, and evidence synthesis.

Health policy, law, and exercise professions

The role of the kinesiologist, adapted exercise, health services, and professional regulation.

Books and manuals

Scientific books, guides, and manuals

Books on research methodology, exercise, nutrition, oncology, fibromyalgia, and self-defence, including corresponding Italian and English editions where available.