Validity of Hydration Non-Invasive Indices during the Weightcutting and Official Weigh-In for Olympic Combat Sports.

Validity of Hydration Non-Invasive Indices during the Weightcutting and Official Weigh-In for Olympic Combat Sports.

Fernandez-Elias, Valentin E., Martinez-Abellan, Alberto, Lopez-Gullon, Jose Maria, Moran-Navarro, Ricardo, Pallares, Jesus G., De la Cruz-Sanchez, Ernesto, Mora-Rodriguez, Ricardo

Combat Sports2014English

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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: In Olympic combat sports, weight cutting is a common practice aimed to take advantage of competing in weight divisions below the athlete's normal weight. Fluid and food restriction in combination with dehydration (sauna and/or exercise induced profuse sweating) are common weight cut methods. However, the resultant hypohydration could adversely affect health and performance outcomes. Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine whi

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