Acute-Weight-Loss Strategies for Combat Sports and Applications to Olympic Success

Reid James Reale; Gary J Slater; Louise M Burke

doi:10.1123/ijspp.2016-0211

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Acute-Weight-Loss Strategies for Combat Sports and Applications to Olympic Success

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Acute-Weight-Loss Strategies for Combat Sports and Applications to Olympic Success

Reid James Reale, Gary J Slater and Louise M Burke

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.12(2), pp.142-151

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0211

PMID: 27347784

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Abstract

rapid weight loss

weight cutting

martial arts

weigh-in

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 Engineering
Gary J Slater (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Louise 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
PMID: 27347784
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

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