Journal article
Acute-Weight-Loss Strategies for Combat Sports and Applications to Olympic Success
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.12(2), pp.142-151
2017
PMID: 27347784
Abstract
It is common for athletes in weight category sports to try to gain a theoretical advantage by competing in weight divisions that are lower than their day-to-day body mass (BM). Weight loss is achieved not only through chronic strategies (body fat losses) but also through acute manipulations prior to weigh-in ("making weight"). Both have performance implications. In this review we focus on Olympic combat sports, noting that the varied nature of regulations surrounding the weigh-in procedures, weight requirements and recovery opportunities among these sports provide opportunity for a wider discussion of factors that can be applied to other weight category sports. We summarise previous literature that has examined the performance effects of "weight making" practices before investigating the physiological nature of these BM losses. Practical recommendations in the form of a decision tree are provided to guide the achievement of acute BM loss while minimising performance decrements.
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- Title
- Acute-Weight-Loss Strategies for Combat Sports and Applications to Olympic Success
- Authors
- Reid James Reale (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringGary J Slater (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringLouise M Burke (Author) - Australian Catholic University
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.12(2), pp.142-151
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0211
- ISSN
- 1555-0265; 1555-0265
- PMID
- 27347784
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 Human Kinetics. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450937202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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