Acute Effects of Supervised Making Weight on Health Markers, Hormones and Body Composition in Muay Thai Fighters

Making weight is a practice often used in combat sports. This consists of a rapid weight loss (RWL) and a subsequent rapid weight gain (RWG) in the days preceding competition. However, this practice is often carried out based on anecdotal information provided by ex-athletes or non-professionals, whi...

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Main Authors: Roberto Cannataro, Erika Cione, Luca Gallelli, Natale Marzullo, Diego A. Bonilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/8/10/137