Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review
Abstract Background Patterns of weight cycling in adult combat sports have been extensively studied, yet data on this matter in youth combat athletes is rather scarce. Methods PubMed, EBSCOhost and Web of Science were used to retrieve relevant data. Eligible studies had to record the methods used to...
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| author | Nemanja Lakicevic Joseph J. Matthews Guilherme G. Artioli Antonio Paoli Roberto Roklicer Tatjana Trivic Antonino Bianco Patrik Drid |
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| description | Abstract Background Patterns of weight cycling in adult combat sports have been extensively studied, yet data on this matter in youth combat athletes is rather scarce. Methods PubMed, EBSCOhost and Web of Science were used to retrieve relevant data. Eligible studies had to record the methods used to elicit rapid weight loss (RWL) and/or record the oscillations in bodyweight during the RWL phase. Only studies conducted in the context of an official competition were considered for inclusion in the present review. Results RWL is highly prevalent in children and adolescent combat athletes, ranging from 25 to 94% depending on the type of combat sport, age and level of competition. These athletes regularly prompt RWL by increasing exercise frequency and intensity, decreasing fluid and food intake, training in impermeable suits and using sauna frequently. Overall, the magnitude of RWL was ranging from ~ 1% to 6.3 ± 3.7% with significant RWL variations within individual studies and individuals within those studies. Conclusion Acquired data indicated that RWL patterns in young combat athletes are similar to those found in their adult counterparts. Knowing that childhood and adolescence are critical periods for growth and development, RWL needs to be stringently regulated and ideally banned in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b99d1bcdf89649e69c9c09aa1cb81e882023-08-02T08:09:37ZengBMCJournal of Eating Disorders2050-29742022-05-011011910.1186/s40337-022-00595-wPatterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic reviewNemanja Lakicevic0Joseph J. Matthews1Guilherme G. Artioli2Antonio Paoli3Roberto Roklicer4Tatjana Trivic5Antonino Bianco6Patrik Drid7Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of PalermoResearch Centre for Life and Sport Sciences (CLaSS), School of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Sport and Exercise, Birmingham City UniversityDepartment of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of PadovaFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi SadFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi SadSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of PalermoFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi SadAbstract Background Patterns of weight cycling in adult combat sports have been extensively studied, yet data on this matter in youth combat athletes is rather scarce. Methods PubMed, EBSCOhost and Web of Science were used to retrieve relevant data. Eligible studies had to record the methods used to elicit rapid weight loss (RWL) and/or record the oscillations in bodyweight during the RWL phase. Only studies conducted in the context of an official competition were considered for inclusion in the present review. Results RWL is highly prevalent in children and adolescent combat athletes, ranging from 25 to 94% depending on the type of combat sport, age and level of competition. These athletes regularly prompt RWL by increasing exercise frequency and intensity, decreasing fluid and food intake, training in impermeable suits and using sauna frequently. Overall, the magnitude of RWL was ranging from ~ 1% to 6.3 ± 3.7% with significant RWL variations within individual studies and individuals within those studies. Conclusion Acquired data indicated that RWL patterns in young combat athletes are similar to those found in their adult counterparts. Knowing that childhood and adolescence are critical periods for growth and development, RWL needs to be stringently regulated and ideally banned in this population.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00595-wRapid weight lossRapid weight gainChildrenAdolescentsHealthPerformance |
| spellingShingle | Nemanja Lakicevic Joseph J. Matthews Guilherme G. Artioli Antonio Paoli Roberto Roklicer Tatjana Trivic Antonino Bianco Patrik Drid Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review Journal of Eating Disorders Rapid weight loss Rapid weight gain Children Adolescents Health Performance |
| title | Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review |
| title_full | Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review |
| title_short | Patterns of weight cycling in youth Olympic combat sports: a systematic review |
| title_sort | patterns of weight cycling in youth olympic combat sports a systematic review |
| topic | Rapid weight loss Rapid weight gain Children Adolescents Health Performance |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00595-w |
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