Abstract des Autors

The aim of this study was to observe the ways of weight loss in combat sports
with weight categories. The study included 18 men and 13 women from judo,
wrestling Greco-Roman and freestyle, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), kickboxing, karate
and thaibox. We investigated by questionnaires the length, rate and methods of
weight reduction. The results show that 87% of the racers regularly reduce the
weight before competition and this reduction moves in average about 5.4% of body
weight (average 3.6 kg). The most common form of rapid weight reduction is a
combination of dehydration and restriction of food intake with increased physical activity, often in special rubber suits or in more layers of clothing. It is important to
highlight that rapid weight loss is related to risk of poor health. Verf.-Referat