A rise in body core temperature and loss of body water via sweating are natural
consequences of prolonged exercise in the heat. This review provides a comprehensive and …

This review updates and complements the review of energy balance and body composition
in the Proceedings of the 2003 IOC Consensus Conference on Sports Nutrition. It argues …

Background The present article briefly reviews the weight loss processes in combat sports.
We aimed to discuss the most relevant aspects of rapid weight loss (RWL) in combat sports …

A focus on low body weight and body fat content, combined with regulations in some weight-
sensitive sports, are considered risk factors for extreme dieting, eating disorders (EDs) and …

The purpose of this work was to determine the effects of varying levels of dietary protein on
body composition and muscle protein synthesis during energy deficit (ED). A randomized …

Background There is limited knowledge on epidemiological injury data in judo. Objective To
systematically review scientific literature on the frequency and characteristics of injuries in …

The aim of this study was to investigate the methods adopted to reduce body mass (BM) in
competitive athletes from the grappling (judo, jujitsu) and striking (karate and tae kwon do) …

The use of dieting, rapid weight loss, and frequent weight fluctuation among athletes
competing in weight-class and leanness sports have been considered a problem for years …

Background Eating disorders (ED) and disordered eating (DE) among male elite athletes
share some of the characteristics seen in female elite athletes and the population, but also …

Context: Combat sports are typically divided into weight classes, and body-mass
manipulation to reach a weight class is commonplace. Previous research suggests that …