Rapid Weight Loss Habits before a Competition in Sambo Athletes

Background: Like other combat sports, sambo has competition rules that divide athletes into categories based on gender, age and weight. Athletes in combat sports often resort to rapid weight loss (RWL) methods to be more competitive in lower weight categories and gain an advantage against lighter, s...

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Main Authors: Flavia Figlioli, Antonino Bianco, Ewan Thomas, Valdemar Stajer, Darinka Korovljev, Tatjana Trivic, Nebojsa Maksimovic, Patrik Drid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1063