The Effect Of w-3 On Weight-loss And Inflammation In The Combat-sport Of Wrestling

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 performance and health. Objective To explore the reasoning of elite combat-sport athletes about rapid weight loss and regaining of weight before competitions. Design Qualitative study. Setting With grounded theory as a theoretical framework, we employed a cross-examinational approach including interviews, observations, and Internet sources. Sports observations were obtained at competitions and statements by combat-sport athletes were collected on the Internet. Patients or Other Participants Participants in the interviews were 14 Swedish national team athletes (9 men, 5 women; age range, 18 to 36 years) in 3 Olympic combat sports (wrestling, judo, and taekwondo). Data Collection and Analysis Semistructured interviews with 14 athletes from the Swedish national teams in wrestling, judo, and taekwondo were conducted at a location of each participant's choice. The field observations were conducted at European competitions in these 3 sports. In addition, interviews and statements made by athletes in combat sports were collected on the Internet. Results Positive aspects of weight regulation other than gaining physical advantage emerged from the data during the analysis: sport identity, mental diversion, and mental advantage. Together and individually, these categories point toward the positive aspects of weight regulation experienced by the athletes. Practicing weight regulation mediates a self-image of being “a real athlete.” Weight regulation is also considered mentally important as a part of the precompetition preparation, serving as a coping strategy by creating a feeling of increased focus and commitment. Moreover, a mental advantage relative to one's opponents can be gained through the practice of weight regulation. Conclusions Weight regulation has mentally important functions extending beyond the common notion that combat-sport athletes reduce their weight merely to gain a physical edge over their opponents.

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Prevalence of Rapid Weight Loss Practices and Their Profiles Among Non-Elite Combat Athletes in Kuching, East Malaysia

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism ◽

10.2478/pjst-2019-0003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 14-19

Author(s):

Whye Lian Cheah ◽

Myat Su Bo ◽

Winnie Anak Kana ◽

Nur Irdina Binti Mohd Tourisz ◽

Mohamad Arif Hadzimi Bin Ishak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Weight Control ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Average Weight ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sport ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Highest Weight ◽

And Training

AbstractIntroduction. Rapid Weight Loss (RWL) is a common practice in combat sports where weight is classified to ensure equitable competition in terms of strength and agility. This study aimed to investigate the profiles of non-elite combat athletes and their RWL practices.Material and methods. This research was a cross-sectional study conducted in Kuching, Sarawak. Data were collected using a validated self-administered dual-language questionnaire.Results. A total of 65 respondents participated in the study; two-thirds were male, and the majority were taekwondo athletes. About 66% of the respondents reported to have practised rapid weight loss, with average weight loss of 3.4 kg (SD = 1.90) and highest weight loss of 4.9 kg (SD = 3.16). The most common RWL methods used were exercising more (69.8%), gradual dieting (51.1%), and training in heated rooms (20.8%). Physical trainers and training colleagues were rated as persons having the most influence on the use of RWL by the respondents. The perceived adverse effects which were mentioned the most frequently by the respondents were fatigue (69.2%), decreased vigour (50.8%), and muscle cramps (46.2%). As for the type of combat sport practised, muay thai and jiu jitsu had the highest number of respondents who used RWL. There were significant differences in RWL practices depending on the influences of training colleagues, physicians/doctors, physical trainers, parents, dieticians, and former athletes as well as perceived adverse effects of RWL.Conclusions. The findings of the current study were observed to be similar to those of research involving elite combat sport athletes where the prevalence of RWL was reasonably high, with similar characteristics. A proper regulatory programme should be put in place to assist both the athletes and their coaches/trainers in implementing proper weight control.

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The challenge of rapid weight loss prior to competition for Muslim combat sport athletes during Ramadan

Biological Rhythm Research ◽

10.1080/09291016.2013.780698 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 876-884 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Asma Aloui ◽

Hamdi Chtourou ◽

Omar Hammouda ◽

Anis Chaouachi ◽

Karim Chamari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sport

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Effect of rapid weight loss on performance in combat sport male athletes: does adaptation to chronic weight cycling play a role?

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsports-2013-092689 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (18) ◽

pp. 1155-1160 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Sandro H Mendes ◽

Aline C Tritto ◽

João Paulo L F Guilherme ◽

Marina Y Solis ◽

Douglas E Vieira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Weight Cycling ◽

Combat Sport ◽

Male Athletes

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A Review of High-Risk Rapid Weight Loss Behaviors with Assessment of Food Intake and Anthropometric Measurements in Combat Sport Athletes

Asian Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.5812/asjsm.85697 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mehnoosh Samadi ◽

Amir Bagheri ◽

Yahya Pasdar ◽

Mohammad Hozoori ◽

Shima Moradi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

High Risk ◽

Food Intake ◽

Anthropometric Measurements ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sport

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Patterns of Rapid Weight Loss in Elite Sambo Athletes

10.21203/rs.3.rs-135647/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Patrik Drid ◽

Flavia Figlioli ◽

Nemanja Lakicevic ◽

Ambra Gentile ◽

Valdemar Stajer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sports ◽

Combat Sport ◽

The World ◽

Novi Sad ◽

Diet Pills ◽

Multiple Languages

Abstract Background: Rapid weight loss (RWL) is commonly practiced in combat sports. Both magnitude and methods used to induce RWL are largely similar between the combat sports, but currently there is no data on RWL methodology used by sambo athletes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine RWL procedures sambo athletes apply to lose weight rapidly.Methods: The sample consisted of 199 participants, of which 132 males and 67 females who participated in the World Sambo Championship 2020 held in Novi Sad, Serbia. Each participant received RWL questionnaire that was available in multiple languages, and each participant was instructed how to fill it out.Results: Almost 87% of sambo participants declared to have intentionally cut their weight prior to the competition, whereby 5.27 kg (SD: ±7.57) was lost. Gradual dieting, sauna use and skipping meals were the most dominant methods used to reduce weight prior to competition while more extreme methods of RWL such as the use of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills and vomiting were also implemented but by much smaller fragment of the participants involved.Conclusions: Findings from our study largely match with previously conducted RWL studies in terms of prevalence, magnitude and methods used by combat sport athletes, especially in judo and wrestling. Knowing the hazardous consequences of RWL, alternative methods of sustainable weight loss should be considered.

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Weight Loss Strategies in Male Competitors of Combat Sport Disciplines

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57090897 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (9) ◽

pp. 897

Author(s):

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez ◽

Néstor Vicente-Salar ◽

Carlos Montero-Carretero ◽

Eduardo Cervelló-Gimeno ◽

Enrique Roche

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Specific Weight ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sport ◽

Water Restriction ◽

Weight Category ◽

National University ◽

Suboptimal Weight Loss ◽

Weight Loss Strategies

Background and objective: The use of suboptimal weight loss strategies in order to reach specific weight ranges as observed in combat sport disciplines can give rise to severe health problems. However, particular aspects regarding management of weight category comparing three sport disciplines remain to be investigated. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to obtain information regarding the weight loss strategies that competitors performed before a tournament. Materials and Methods: This article describes the most common dietary-nutritional strategies used by 140 national university male competitors of judo (n = 52), karate (n = 40) and taekwondo (n = 48) in order to achieve a specific weight, according to the rapid weight loss questionnaire (RWLQ) and the EAT-27 questionnaire. Results: Around 50% of participants were not involved in a weight loss process. Among the remaining participants, we considered three periods for weight reduction: less than 1 week (35% in judo, 8% in karate and 19% in taekwondo), less than 1 month (17% in judo, 15% in karate and 26% in taekwondo) and more than 1 month (0% in judo, 5% in karate and 21% in taekwondo). Severe fasting, focused on food/water restriction, was the most commonly used strategy, being more frequent in judo players. Light weight judo practitioners generally lost 2–5 kg before the contest. One third of participants avoided carbohydrate consumption when performing food restriction. Finally, individuals that reduced weight in the last week seemed to develop an unhealthy psychological relationship with food. Conclusion: All these aspects could be particularly relevant, providing information regarding how competitors manage basic nutritional concepts that guide dieting strategies. This information is relevant to prepare future educational interventions in the area of nutrition for competitors, coaches and technical staff.

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Patterns of rapid weight loss in elite sambo athletes

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-021-00267-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Patrik Drid ◽

Flavia Figlioli ◽

Nemanja Lakicevic ◽

Ambra Gentile ◽

Valdemar Stajer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Rapid Weight Loss ◽

Combat Sports ◽

Combat Sport ◽

The World ◽

Novi Sad ◽

Diet Pills ◽

Multiple Languages

Abstract Background Rapid weight loss (RWL) is commonly practiced in combat sports. Both magnitude and methods used to induce RWL are largely similar among combat sports, but currently, there is no data on RWL methodology used by sambo athletes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine RWL procedures sambo athletes apply to lose weight rapidly. Methods The sample consisted of 199 participants, of which 132 males and 67 females who participated in the World Sambo Championship 2020 held in Novi Sad, Serbia. Each participant received RWL questionnaire that was available in multiple languages, and every participant was instructed how to fill it out. Results Almost 87% of sambo participants declared to have intentionally cut their weight prior to the competition, whereby 5.27 kg (SD: ±7.57) was lost. Gradual dieting, sauna use and skipping meals were the most dominant methods used to reduce weight prior to competition while more extreme methods of RWL such as the use of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills and vomiting were also implemented but by much smaller fragment of the participants involved. Conclusions Findings from our study largely match with previously conducted RWL studies in terms of prevalence, magnitude and methods used by combat sport athletes, especially in judo and wrestling. Knowing the hazardous consequences of RWL, alternative methods of sustainable weight loss should be considered.

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