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ArticleFrontiers in physiology2022

Rapid Weight Loss Practices in Grapplers Competing in Combat Sports.

Marijana Ranisavljev, Jovan Kuzmanovic, Nikola Todorovic, Roberto Roklicer, Milorad Dokmanac, Mario Baic, Valdemar Stajer, Sergej M Ostojic, Patrik Drid

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Marijana RanisavljevFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Jovan KuzmanovicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Nikola TodorovicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Roberto RoklicerFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Milorad DokmanacBelgrade Sports Academy, Belgrade, Serbia.
Mario BaicFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Valdemar StajerFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Sergej M OstojicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Patrik DridFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.

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Abstract

backgroundGrappling is a wrestling style that combines different techniques such as freestyle wrestling, jiu-jitsu, judo, sambo, and others. As with other combat sports, it requires categorizing the athletes in weight classes, which leads to the use of certain methods to lose body weight in a short amount of time which poses a serious threat to athletes' health and wellbeing. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the most widespread rapid weight loss (RWL) methods and sources of influence used by grappling athletes.

methodsA total of 145 athletes took part in the study by voluntarily filling out a questionnaire regarding their weight loss techniques and methods. They were divided into two groups, male (27.7 ± 5.2 years, 1.76 ± 0.13 m, and 82.1 ± 20 kg) and female (27.33 ± 6.3 years, 1.65 ± 0.08 m, and 64.3 ± 10.4 kg), for further statistical analysis. After calculating descriptive statistics for all the variables, a

resultsOut of 145 participants, 120 athletes (85.2%) reported engaging in rapid weight loss prior to weigh-in. Coaches (52.4 and 59%) and teammates (42.6 and 22.1%) seemed to be the most influential on their rapid weight-loss strategies, whereas physicians (17.1 and 17.9%) and parents (23.2 and 23.1%) were the least influential. A statistical difference between men and women (

conclusionRapid weight loss is detrimental to athletes' health and wellbeing. Hence, it is crucial to find and implement methods that will control and ultimately limit its use in combat sports. Physicians and nutritionists need to be closely linked with the staff, collaborate and supervise the weight cutting.

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combat sportsgrapplingrapid weight lossweight classweight loss

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