Self-reported weight loss practices in professional mixed martial artists – preliminary findings

Abstract

Keywords: Body Water; Ongoing Study; Preliminary Finding; Apple Juice; Severe Loss EN Body Water Ongoing Study Preliminary Finding Apple Juice Severe Loss 1 1 1 04/05/22 20131202 NES 131202 Background Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a physiologically demanding sport that requires athletes to compete in weight restricted classes. Self-reported weight loss practices in professional mixed martial artists - preliminary findings Of the 16 participants, only 5 of 8 possible weight classes are represented [featherweights (FW) = 145 lbs; lightweights (LW) = 155lbs; welterweights (WW) = 170 lbs; light heavyweights (LHW) = 205 lbs; and heavyweights (HW) < 260 lbs]. Extracted from the article