The frequency of weigh-ins, weight intentionality and management, and eating among male collegiate athletes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2020.101432
Abstract: Sociocultural pressures in male athletics emphasize masculinity in the form of muscularity, leanness, and physical strength. Although research has examined extensively weight, weigh-ins, and weight pressures among female athletes, these issues have been minimally considered… read more here.
Keywords: weigh ins; management; frequency weigh; male athletes ... See more keywords
Rapid weight gain predicts fight success in mixed martial arts - evidence from 1,400 weigh-ins.
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DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2021.2013951
Abstract: We aimed to analyze whether rapid weight gain (RWG) between the official weigh-in and the time of the fight was associated with fight success in MMA. A total of 700 professional MMA fights involving 1,400… read more here.
Keywords: rwg; weight gain; fight success; 400 weigh ... See more keywords