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Patterns of rapid weight loss in elite wrestlers

Marko ManojlovicCarlo RossiNemanja MaksimovicMario BaićTatjana Trivic

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Combat sports Elite athletes Weight reduction methods Wrestling Health

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The aim of this study was to examine the methodology used for RWL and to compare different methods and source of influence practiced by various wrestling styles. The obtained results suggest that 67% of athletes had previously lost weight to compete. The wrestling coach represents the most influential person in terms of RWL strategies. The most frequently used methods were increased exercise, gradual dieting, training in heated room and sauna, for all competitors. The education of wrestling coaches is necessary in order to control and decrease the negative impact of RWL.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10447/581654