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

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...

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Main Authors: Maruša Štangar, Anja Štangar, Volha Shtyrba, Blaž Cigić, Evgen Benedik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2022.2099231