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Dear SIRC Librarian:

I am looking for information on the impact of rapid weight loss in athletes that compete in weight class events. Are there studies done in this area.

Thanks,
Adam

Answer:

Hi Adam :

Thank you for contacting SIRC with your question regarding rapid weight loss in athletes. You will definitely be able to find research in this area as it impacts a variety of sports even beyond that of weight class events.

When you are performing your search keep in mind keywords such as:

• Body weight regulation
• Reduction exercises
• Weight loss
• Reduction Diet
• Nutrition
• Weight Classes
• Weight Control
• *any specific sports you may be looking for (boxing, judo, wrestling, powerlifting, rowing, etc.)

Examples of articles that you will find include:

Artioli, G., Scagliusi, F., Kashiwagura, D., Franchini, E., Gualano, B., & Junior, A. (2010). Development, validity and reliability of a questionnaire designed to evaluate rapid weight loss patterns in judo players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 20(1), 1-11.

Giannini Artioli, G., Gualano, B., Franchini, E., Scagliusi, F., Takesian, M., Fuchs, M., et al. (2010). Prevalence, Magnitude, and Methods of Rapid Weight Loss among Judo Competitors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(3), 436-442.

Morton, J., Robertson, C., Sutton, L., & MacLaren, D. (2010). Making the Weight: A Case Study From Professional Boxing. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 20(1), 80-85.

Recent books that have been published in this area include:

Fitzgerald, Matt. (2010) Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance 5-Step Plan for Endurance Athletes. Velo Press.

Macedonio, Michele A.and Dunford, Marie. (2009) The Athlete’s Guide to Making Weight: Optimal weight for optimal performance. Human Kinetics.

If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact me again.

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