This narrative review focuses on the studies that estimate the energy systems' contributions
during match simulations of striking (boxing, karate, and taekwondo), grappling (judo), and …

Depending on the nature of their sports, athletes may be engaged in successive weight loss
(WL) and regain, conducing to “weight cycling.” The aims of this paper were to systematically …

Low energy availability (LEA) is a key element of the Female Athlete Triad. Causes of LEA
include failure to match high exercise energy expenditure (unintentional) or pathological …

Context: Combat sports are typically divided into weight classes, and body-mass
manipulation to reach a weight class is commonplace. Previous research suggests that …

Background The methodology applied for rapid weight loss (RWL) among elite wrestlers is
quite unexplored. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of sources …

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 …

The practice of strategies for rapid weight loss (RWL) involve diverse factors, such as
individual expectations, social interactions, structural elements, etc., conforming to a …

Rapid weight loss (RWL) is frequently practiced in weight category sports, including Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA). The aim of the present study was to describe self-reported methods of …

The aims of this study were to investigate the relative and chronological age among
taekwondo world medal winners (by gender, Olympic 4-year period, Olympic weight …

Fasting, skipping meals, and dehydration are common methods of rapid weight loss used
prior to competition in weight category sports. This study examines coaches' attitudes …