Effect of weight cycling on the female muaythai fighter – a case study

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Effect of weight cycling on the female muaythai fighter – a case study

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Weight cutting is a common practice among athletes in combat sports, including female Muay Thai fighters, however, it can have detrimental effects on both short-term performance and long-term health. This study aimed to investigate the impact of weight cycling on the body composition and metabolic parameters of a female Muay Thai fighter, with a focus on moving up a weight category. The athlete, aged 24, underwent two assessments with a 5-month interval between them, timed approximately 1-2 weeks after a fight/tournament. Measurements included body composition analysis using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and basal metabolic rate (BMR) assessment using indirect calorimetry. Results showed an increase in fat-free mass +1,4kg (FFM) without a corresponding increase in body fat percentage. During the study period, the fighter successfully implemented rapid weight loss strategies, resulting in a significant reduction in body weight during the fight week. The calculated average energy availability throughout the study period was within the recommended levels for maintaining overall health and supporting optimal physiological function in female athletes. These findings highlight the importance of tailored nutritional and training interventions to optimize performance and minimize the negative effects of weight cycling in female combat athletes. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term implications of weight cycling and to develop evidence-based strategies for promoting the health and well-being of athletes in combat sports.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Effect of weight cycling on the female muaythai fighter – a case study

Popis výsledku anglicky

Weight cutting is a common practice among athletes in combat sports, including female Muay Thai fighters, however, it can have detrimental effects on both short-term performance and long-term health. This study aimed to investigate the impact of weight cycling on the body composition and metabolic parameters of a female Muay Thai fighter, with a focus on moving up a weight category. The athlete, aged 24, underwent two assessments with a 5-month interval between them, timed approximately 1-2 weeks after a fight/tournament. Measurements included body composition analysis using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and basal metabolic rate (BMR) assessment using indirect calorimetry. Results showed an increase in fat-free mass +1,4kg (FFM) without a corresponding increase in body fat percentage. During the study period, the fighter successfully implemented rapid weight loss strategies, resulting in a significant reduction in body weight during the fight week. The calculated average energy availability throughout the study period was within the recommended levels for maintaining overall health and supporting optimal physiological function in female athletes. These findings highlight the importance of tailored nutritional and training interventions to optimize performance and minimize the negative effects of weight cycling in female combat athletes. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term implications of weight cycling and to develop evidence-based strategies for promoting the health and well-being of athletes in combat sports.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

30306 - Sport and fitness sciences

Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

10th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON KINESIOLOGY, 2024

ISBN

9789533170817

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e-ISSN

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Počet stran výsledku

4

Strana od-do

181-184

Název nakladatele

Dario Novak and Dario Škegro

Místo vydání

Opatija, Chorvatsko

Místo konání akce

Opatija, Chorvatsko

Datum konání akce

1. 1. 2024

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

WRD - Celosvětová akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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