Open AccessNutrition, supplementation and weight reduction in combat sports: a review
Author(s) -
Paulina Januszko,
Ewa Lange
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
aims public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2327-8994
DOI - 10.3934/publichealth.2021038
Subject(s) - athletes , sports nutrition , physical therapy , weight loss , competitor analysis , reduction (mathematics) , performance enhancement , psychology , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , obesity , business , marketing , geometry , mathematics
Nutrition is the aspect closely connected to physical activity and may affect body composition, sports performance and post-workout regeneration. Using an appropriate diet plan is a proven method to optimize performance improvements in combat sports. In the majority of combat sports athletes are classified according to their body mass in order to minimize differences between competitors. Many athletes induce weight loss in order to gain an advantage over their opponents. The review was undertaken to provide safe, evidence-based protocols helping athletes in weight reduction without negative effects on sports performance. The nutritional requirements for combat sports athletes, sports supplements, gradual and rapid weight reduction strategies are discussed in this review.