The need of a weight management control program in judo: a proposal based on the successful case of wrestling
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Judo competitions are divided into weight classes. However, most athletes reduce their body weight in a few days before competition in order to obtain a competitive advantage over lighter opponents. To achieve fast weight reduction, athletes use a number of aggre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-05-01
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Series: | Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition |
Online Access: | http://www.jissn.com/content/7/1/15 |