Athletes are at higher risk than the general population for eating disorders, and risk is
heightened for athletes in thin-build sports, including track. Collegiate athletes are …

Weight-making practices have been shown to impair musculoskeletal and physiological
function of jockeys. This study investigated the “in-race” heart rate (HR) responses and …

Previous stress-in-sport research has generally focused on elite athletes while overlooking
the experiences of professional, paid athletes. Similarly, despite their susceptibility to …

The present paper provides a qualitative study exploring perceptions of nutritional and
weight-making practices of professional jockeys, as reported by key industry stakeholders …

The primary objective is the description of bone mineral density (BMD) and body
composition in newly licensed jockeys. One in three male, flat jockeys has a very low bone …

Objectives Engagement in high volumes of physical activity coupled with energy restriction
during periods of musculoskeletal development may compromise bone health. Jockeys limit …

Discrimination can damage health by limiting an occupation to persons who are physically
unsuited to it. In thoroughbred racing, male jockeys damage their health to reach racing …

This chapter reviews the main issues and concerns about weight-loss strategies aimed to
achieve a target weight and adiposity and its respective minimum values. It highlights …

Aktywność fizyczna na poziomie zawodowym sprzyja występowaniu infekcji i kontuzji.
Poprzez zwiększone obciążenia treningowe towarzyszące imprezom wysokiej rangi, jak np …

The present paper provides the reflective accounts of a practitioner as both a lecturer in
further and higher education, and as a performance nutritionist within professional …