Introduction: Heart rate variability and resting metabolic rate are commonly to assess
athlete´ s physiological status and energy requirements. Exercise-induced dehydration can …

Abstract Cullen, S, O'Loughlin, G, McGoldrick, A, Smyth, B, May, G, and Warrington, GD.
Physiological demands of flat horse racing jockeys. J Strength Cond Res 29 (11): 3060 …

The present study assessed the effects of a diet and exercise intervention in jockeys on body
composition, metabolism, bone and mental health. 10 jockeys followed an individually …

To test the hypothesis that daily weight-making is more problematic to health in male
compared with female jockeys, we compared the bone density and resting metabolic rate …

Jockeys regularly engage in rapid weight-loss practices in preparation for competition.
These practices are thought to impair cognitive function, although the evidence in support of …

The long-term implications of making-weight daily on musculoskeletal health and
functioning of the kidney and liver remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate …

Balance and anaerobic performance are key attributes related to horse-racing performance,
but research on the impact of making weight for racing on these parameters remains …

Introducción: La variabilidad del ritmo cardiaco y la tasa metabólica basal se utilizan en
evaluaciones de deportistas. La deshidratación por ejercicio puede conducir a pérdidas de …

INTRODUCTION: Professional jockeys are considered elite sportsmen competing in a sport
with certain weight restrictions. Horse racing is categorized as a “weight-making” sport …

Research has explored the conditions influencing the occurrence of flow in horse racing.
However, little is known about the elements characterising the state of flow in equine sports …