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Factors related to rapid weight loss practices among international-style wrestlers

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A study to understand the rapid weight loss (RWL) techniques used by international wrestlers which can be life threatening is undertaken by examining rapid weight gain (RWG) index. Results highlight that wrestlers gained an average of 3.4 kg, which is 4.81% of body weight and that excessive running, using saunas and wearing vapor-impermeable suits are the methods used to achieve RWL.

Author: Scott, James R., Landers, Daniel M., Alderman, Brandon L., Carlson, John
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2004
Eating disorders, Exercise

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NCAA rule change improves weight loss among national championship wrestlers

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A study examines the impact of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule changes on the weight loss practices of college wrestlers competing at the divisional national tournaments. Results indicate the NCAA weight management program appears effective in reducing unhealthy weight cutting behaviors and promoting competitive equity.

Author: Utter, Alan C., Scott, James R., Oppliger, Robert A., Dick, Randall W., Klossner, David
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
United States, Care and treatment, College athletes, NCAA

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Weight loss practices of college wrestlers

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The weight management (WM) behavior of collegiate wrestlers after the implementation of the NCAA's new weight control rules is examined. Forty percent of wrestlers were influenced by new NCAA rule and curbed their weight loss practices.

Author: Scott, James R., Oppliger, Robert A., Steen, Suzane A. Nelson
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1050-1606
Year: 2003
Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Management dynamics, Legal/Government Regulation, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Company business management, Wrestlers

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Weight loss
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