[HTML][HTML] The current state of weight-cutting in combat sports
In combat sports, athletes are divided into categories based on gender and body mass.
Athletes attempt to compete against a lighter opponent by losing body mass prior to being …
Athletes attempt to compete against a lighter opponent by losing body mass prior to being …
Weight management practices of Australian Olympic combat sport athletes
Purpose: Combat sport athletes undertake chronic and rapid weight loss (RWL) practices to
qualify for weight divisions lower than their training weight. Variation between sports in the …
qualify for weight divisions lower than their training weight. Variation between sports in the …
It is time to ban rapid weight loss from combat sports
Most competitions in combat sports are divided into weight classes, theoretically allowing for
fairer and more evenly contested disputes between athletes of similar body size, strength …
fairer and more evenly contested disputes between athletes of similar body size, strength …
Weight loss strategies in combat sports and concerning habits in mixed martial arts
OR Barley, DW Chapman… - … journal of sports …, 2018 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Combat sports are typically divided into weight classes, and body-mass
manipulation to reach a weight class is commonplace. Previous research suggests that …
manipulation to reach a weight class is commonplace. Previous research suggests that …
Making weight in combat sports
C Langan-Evans, GL Close… - Strength & Conditioning …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Abstract COMBAT SPORTS ARE CATEGORIZED INTO WEIGHT CLASSES INTENDED TO
PROMOTE FAIR COMPETITION BY MATCHING OPPONENTS OF EQUAL STATURE AND …
PROMOTE FAIR COMPETITION BY MATCHING OPPONENTS OF EQUAL STATURE AND …
Acute-weight-loss strategies for combat sports and applications to Olympic success
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 …
competing in weight divisions that are lower than their day-to-day body mass (BM). Weight …
[HTML][HTML] Weight cycling in combat sports: revisiting 25 years of scientific evidence
Background As combat sports are classified by body mass, many athletes engage in rapid
weight loss (RWL) prior to competition so they can gain an advantage over lighter …
weight loss (RWL) prior to competition so they can gain an advantage over lighter …
Alarming weight cutting behaviours in mixed martial arts: a cause for concern and a call for action
Some nutritional practices in mixed martial arts (MMA) are dangerous to health, may
contribute to death, and are largely unsupervised. MMA is a full contact combat sport (often …
contribute to death, and are largely unsupervised. MMA is a full contact combat sport (often …
[HTML][HTML] Weight loss in combat sports: physiological, psychological and performance effects
Background The present article briefly reviews the weight loss processes in combat sports.
We aimed to discuss the most relevant aspects of rapid weight loss (RWL) in combat sports …
We aimed to discuss the most relevant aspects of rapid weight loss (RWL) in combat sports …
Practices of weight regulation among elite athletes in combat sports: a matter of mental advantage?
S Pettersson, MP Ekström… - Journal of athletic …, 2013 - meridian.allenpress.com
Context The combination of extensive weight loss and inadequate nutritional strategies used
to lose weight rapidly for competition in weight-category sports may negatively affect athletic …
to lose weight rapidly for competition in weight-category sports may negatively affect athletic …