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h-index: 7
Works: 32
Citations: 146

Most-cited papers

Comparison of High-Intensity Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Fat Percentage in Persons With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
N. Rugbeer, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2021Journal of Physical Activity and Health23 citations
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The quality and pattern of rehabilitation interventions prescribed for post-COVID-19 infection patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
G. Torres, P. Gradidge
2023Preventive medicine reports22 citations Open access
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Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) of sprint acceleration performance
Nicholas J. Brink, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2021European Journal of Sport Science17 citations Open access
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Acceptability and feasibility of home-based hypertension and physical activity screening by community health workers in an under-resourced community in South Africa
M. Stoutenberg, Simone H. Crouch, Lia K. McNulty, A. Kolkenbeck-Ruh +4 more
2023Journal of public health13 citations Open access
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Postactivation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) using a vertical jump to improve Vertical Jump Performance.
Nicholas J. Brink, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2022Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness8 citations Open access
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Association between recorded physical activity and cancer progression or mortality in individuals diagnosed with cancer in South Africa
Ntokozo Mabena, N. Rugbeer, S. Lehmann, G. Torres +7 more
2025British Journal of Sports Medicine7 citations Open access
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The effectiveness of a corporate exercise intervention programme on cardiovascular risk profile, fitness and productivity: A South African view.
G. Torres, J. Fouché, R. Redelinghuys, B. Brussow +3 more
2020South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde7 citations Open access
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Association of the acute:chronic workload ratio and wellness scores in premier league male hockey players
G. Torres, Gabriela N Veiga, I. Maposa
2021South African Journal of Sports Medicine6 citations Open access
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Exercise Reporting Template for Long COVID Patients: A Rehabilitation Practitioner Guide
P. Gradidge, G. Torres, D. Constantinou, P. Zanwar +3 more
2023Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation5 citations Open access
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Exercise intervention for post-acute COVID-19 syndrome – do FITT-VP principles apply? A case study
G. Torres, Nicola Rains, P. Gradidge, D. Constantinou
2023South African Journal of Sports Medicine5 citations Open access
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Exercise is the Most Important Medicine for COVID-19
G. Torres, D. Constantinou, P. Gradidge, Deepak Patel +1 more
2023Current sports medicine reports5 citations
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Cardio-Respiratory Fitness and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among South African Medical Students
G. Torres, N. Gordon, D. Constantinou
2022American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine5 citations Open access
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Comparing cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels between third- and fifth-year medical students in a South African university
N. Neophytou, G. Torres, Masixole Faku, Ruvimbo Madoka +6 more
2024South African Journal of Sports Medicine4 citations Open access
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Postactivation Performance Enhancement in Healthy Adults Using a Bodyweight Conditioning Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Nicholas J. Brink, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2023Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research4 citations Open access
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‘I’m doing it for myself’: Using a smartphone-based exercise service during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
D. Constantinou, G. Torres, N. Neophytou, P. Fourie +2 more
2021South African Journal of Sports Medicine4 citations Open access
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The health status of South African youth joining Youth Employment Initiatives: a health promotion opportunity
M. Mhlaba, Tsholofelo Mohitshane, Nqobile Mnisi, Elelwani Nevhufumba +5 more
2025Health Promotion International3 citations Open access
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A Pandemic We Continue to Ignore: South Africa’s Disease Burden of Physical Inactivity
J. Patricios, R. Saggers, G. Torres
2022Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine3 citations Open access
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Reproducibility and Levels of Blood Lactate Transition Thresholds in Persons with Metabolic Syndrome
G. Torres, N. Crowther, G. Rogers
2013Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders3 citations
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Cardiorespiratory fitness response to endurance training in athletes post-COVID-19 compared to unaffected athletes
C. Haley, G. Torres, B. Olivier, H. van Aswegen
2024South African Journal of Sports Medicine1 citations Open access
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Employee Perceptions of an Established Health and Wellness Coaching Program to Improve Behavior
G. Torres, G. Mukoma, N. Neophytou, P. Gradidge
2023Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine1 citations
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Attitudes and knowledge of South African healthcare professionals towards blood flow restriction training
G. Torres, K. Jacobsohn, P. Gradidge
2026BMC Research Notes0 citations Open access
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Precision Prevention for Health: The Global Alliance Framework for the Promotion of Physical Activity.
J. Steinacker, W. van Mechelen, L. Engebretsen, E. Verhagen +145 more
2026Sports Medicine0 citations Open access
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Check my Beat—a lifesaving campaign in South Africa for cardiovascular health
D. Jankelow, R. Meel, G. Torres, M. Fine +5 more
2026The Lancet Primary Care0 citations Open access
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Pulmonary Embolism In An Athlete - Mechanism,assessment And Management
G. Torres, D. Constantinou
2024Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise0 citations
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Response to Letter to Editor: Exercise Is the Most Important Medicine for COVID-19.
G. Torres, D. Constantinou, P. Gradidge, Deepak Patel +1 more
2023Current sports medicine reports0 citations
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Effect of a novel 90-second “Gear” exercise programme on markers of inflammation and cardiorespiratory fitness measurements in person at risk of cardiovascular disease
N. Rugbeer, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2022Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal0 citations
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Cardio-respiratory Fitness And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Medical Students In South Africa
G. Torres, D. Constantinou
2021Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise0 citations Open access
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Effect of the 90-second ‘Gear’ exercise programme on cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease
Nivash Rugbeer, D. Constantinou, G. Torres
2021South African Journal of Sports Medicine0 citations Open access
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Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular health in the workplace: a case study
G. Torres, P. Gradidge, D. Constantinou
2020South African Journal of Sports Medicine0 citations Open access
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The Relationship of VO2 Peak and the Blood Lactate Transition Threshold with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Component Disorders
G. Torres, N. Crowther, G. Rogers
2020Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders0 citations
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Effect of Exercise Intervention Programs on Anthropometric, Physiological and Cardiometabolic Parameters of Persons with and without Metabolic Syndrome
G. Torres, N. Crowther, G. Rogers
20170 citations
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Evaluation of exercise based intervention programs for metabolic syndrome
G. Torres
20140 citations
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