Dr Dragutin Stojmenović, Ph.D.

Exercise Physiologist | Sports Medicine Researcher | Performance Specialist

Dr. Dragutin Stojmenović is a scientist and practitioner specializing in exercise physiology and sports medicine. He earned his Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, focusing his research on the functional capacities of athletes and precision performance diagnostics.

Clinical & Laboratory Expertise

His work is deeply rooted in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory, where he conducts daily ergospirometry testing and analyzes metabolic markers such as VO2 max, Lactate Threshold, and Respiratory Compensation Point (RCP). Operating within a sports medicine clinical setting, Dr. Stojmenović helps both professional athletes and recreational trainees optimize their health and performance through:

Functional Diagnostics: Precise measurement of physiological responses to physical stress.

Neurobiological Profiling: Tailoring training loads to an individual’s neurotype and neurotransmitter dominance.

Metabolic Optimization: Developing evidence-based protocols for faster recovery and superior endurance.

Bridging Science and the Field

As a lecturer for Fitness Academy Europe, Dragutin is dedicated to educating coaches who seek to move beyond intuition and embrace Evidence-Based Practice. His methodology bridges the gap between complex medical principles and practical, results-oriented training solutions that can be implemented immediately on the field or in the gym.

The Mission

Through his educational programs, such as the Neuro-Biological Edge and Unstoppable Athletes, Dr. Stojmenović aims to make laboratory-grade scientific insights accessible to the global sports community. His mission is to provide coaches and athletes with clear, physiology-based protocols to maximize human potential while minimizing the risks of injury and overtraining.

"Scientific Contribution & Research"

1. Stojmenovic D, Stojmenovic T, Andjelkovic M, Trunic N, Dikic N, Kilibarda N, Nikolic I, Nedeljkovic I, Ostojic M, Purkovic M, Radovanovic J. The Influence of Different SARS-CoV-2 Strains on Changes in Maximal Oxygen Consumption, Ventilatory Efficiency and Oxygen Pulse of Elite Athletes. Diagnostics. 2023; 13(9):1574. (M21) (IF 3,992)

2. Ostojic M, Ostojic M, Petrovic O, Nedeljkovic-Arsenovic O, Perone F, Banovic M, Stojmenovic T, Stojmenovic D, Giga V, Beleslin B, et al. Endurance Sports and Atrial Fibrillation: A Puzzling Conundrum. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; 13(24):7691 (M21, IF 3.0)

3. Stojmenović, T., Stojmenović, D., Prodanović, T., Prodanović, N., Kostić, A., Djordjevic, J. C., & Živojinović, S. (2024). Assessment of cardiorespiratory function in adolescent athletes affected by COVID-19: a comparative analysis. Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports, 28(3), 222-230. (M23, IF 0,7)

5 Stojmenović, D., & Stojmenović, T. (2023). Physiological parameters of professional football players in teams of various levels. Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports, 27(5), 361-367. (IF 0,7)

6 Stojmenović, D., Trunić, N., & Stojmenović, T. (2023). Differences in Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity between Special Police Force Members and Elite Basketball Players." Sport Mont, vol. 21, no. 2, 2023, pp. 17-23.

7 Stojmenović, T., Stojmenović, D., & Purković, M. (2023). Dosage of Physical Activity Using Determination of Ventilatory Anaerobic Threshold by Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test. SPORT, MEDIA AND BUSINESS, 9(1), 41-57.

8 Stojmenović, D, Trunić, N Purković, M, Stojmenović T. "Anaerobic ability and explosive leg strength of youth female basketball players according to different position in the team." Journal of Physical Education and Sport 23, no. 1 (2023): 194-199. *(M24) (Q3 Scopus)

9 Stojmenović, D, Trunić, N, and Stojmenović, T. "A comparative study of aerobic capacity among elite basketball players according to five different positions in the team." Journal of Physical Education and Sport 22, no. 10 (2022): 2522-2529. *(M24) (Q3 Scopus

Dr. Dragutin Stojmenovic, Ph.D.

Exercise Physiologist & Sports Medicine Researcher

Vernermed Sports Medicine Clinic

Jevrejska 24, Dorćol, 11.000 Belgrade, Serbia