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The Effect of Rapid Weight Loss on Physiological Functions in Wrestlers

1981; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 9; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00913847.1981.11711208

ISSN

2326-3660

Autores

Michael E. Houston, Donald A. Marrin, Howard J. Green, James A. Thomson,

Tópico(s)

Physical Education and Training Studies

Resumo

AbstractIn brief: To assess the effects of rapid weight reduction, four university wrestlers decreased their body weight by 8% over a four-day period by food and liquid intake reductions. Significant decreases in muscle glycogen concentration and dynamic strength, but not aerobic or anaerobic capacity, accompanied weight loss. A three-hour rehydration period did not improve glycogen levels or strength performance. These results suggest that rapid weight reduction may impair wrestling performance.

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