Marco Gervasi

Marco Gervasi is a researcher at the Department of Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Urbino in Italy, where he teaches an advanced course on methods and techniques in individual sports. Marco Gervasi divides his time between his labs, one housed in his university's department and the other in the gym and athletics field, where he works as a middle-distance coach. His love of athletics and science has inspired him to apply the scientific method in the field keeping in mind its technical and tactical aspects. He thinks using proven measurement methods with ongoing scientific updating is the most effective approach to providing high-level outcomes. Marco Gervas is author of numerous scientific publications on topics evaluating the effects of using innovative approaches to improve performance, reduce fatigue, and improve recovery after training or contests. In particular, he published research on the use of novel techniques to increase strength and power levels, as well as the analysis of tendon muscle stiffness in professional, young, adult, and older athletes. He also published research on using supplements as a preventive strategy against perceived fatigue and upper respiratory tract infections.