Rapid weight loss among elite-level judo athletes: methods and nutrition in relation to competition performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid weight loss (RWL) followed by rapid weight gain (RWG) is a regular pre-competition routine in combat sports and weightlifting. With the prevalence of these sports exceeding 20% at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, there are limited data on RWL and RWG practices and their impact on well-being and competitive success in elite-level athletes.

Methods

A total of 138 elite-level female and male judokas, 7.7% of the athletes ranked as top 150 on the International Judo Federation Senior World Ranking List (WRL), completed a survey on RWL, RWG, and the consequences of these practices.

Results

Our findings showed that 96% of the respondents practice RWL. The average reduced body mass percentage was 5.8 ± 2.3%. Respondents who used either of the dehydration methods - fl

SUBMITTER: Stangar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9291696 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature