اصل و ترجمه مقاله لاتین The food and weight combat. A problematic fight for the elite combat sports athlete

The food and weight combat. A problematic fight for the elite combat sports athlete Abstract Weight reduction in athletes is motivated by optimisation of performance, aesthetic reasons or to achieve a pre-designated weight. Previous research has shown that dietary restraint and short term weight regulation frequently takes place among combat sports athletes such as wrestlers and judokas. The aim of this study was to explore negative experiences related to dietary strategies and weight-making practises used by elite combat sports athletes. Using semi-structured interviews, 14 Swedish national team athletes in wrestling, judo and taekwondo were asked about their dietary intake and their engagement in both long- and short-term weight regulation practises. Content analysis of the transcribed interviews, display a constant struggle regarding nutritional standpoints. Sport demands such as achieving an optimal weight and nutritional intake were considered as central in order for excellent ...

اصل و ترجمه مقاله لاتین Weight loss methods of high school wrestlers

Weight loss methods of high school wrestlers   ABSTRACT PURPOSE:  The purpose of this investigation was to assess the weight loss practices of Michigan high school wrestlers at all levels of competition. METHODS: A two-page survey was designed to assess weight loss behaviors of high school wrestlers. It was mailed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) midway through the wrestling season to all Michigan high schools participating in interscholastic wrestling. RESULTS: Completed surveys were received from 2532 wrestlers. Wrestlers lost an average of 6 pounds during the season. Over 50% of wrestlers lost more than 5 pounds; 27% of wrestlers lost at least 10 pounds; 72% of wrestlers engaged in at least one potentially harmful weight loss method each week of the wrestling season; 52% used at least two methods each week; 12% used at least five methods each week. Weekly use of laxatives, diet pill, or diuretics was reported by 2% of wrestlers. Vomiting to lose ...