PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (DPESS - AUTH). MSc in Management and Organization of Educational Units, Department of Organisation Management, Marketing and Tourism, International Hellenic University (IHU). MEd in Physical Activity and Quality of Life, (DPESS - AUTH). BSc in Physical Education and Sport Science, (DPESS - AUTH). Current Affiliation: DPESS - AUTH My current research focuses on the physiological impact of trekking poles on cardiorespiratory and metabolic functions, energy economy, and local muscle oxygenation. I aim to evaluate the overall physiological response and human performance during hiking.