Extreme Rapid Weight Loss and Rapid Weight Gain Observed in UK Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Preparing for Competition.

@article{Matthews2017ExtremeRW,
  title={Extreme Rapid Weight Loss and Rapid Weight Gain Observed in UK Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Preparing for Competition.},
  author={Joseph J. Matthews and Ceri W. Nicholas},
  journal={International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism},
  year={2017},
  volume={27 2},
  pages={
          122-129
        }
}
  • J. Matthews, C. Nicholas
  • Published 11 April 2017
  • Medicine
  • International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism
There is a lack of research documenting the weight-making practices of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) competitors. The purpose of the investigation was to quantify the magnitude and identify the methods of rapid weight loss (RWL) and rapid weight gain (RWG) in MMA athletes preparing for competition. Seven athletes (mean ± SD, age 24.6 ± 3.5 yrs, body mass 69.9 ± 5.7 kg, competitive experience 3.1 ± 2.2 yrs) participated in a repeated-measures design. Measures of dietary intake, urinary hydration… 
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