Weight loss in combat sports
New interesting video at this YouTube channel SSPS about the article “Weight loss in combat sports: physiological, psychological and performance effects”, by
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Documentary “All Japan Judo Championship 2022”
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ACL injury risk factors in elite Judo
ABSTRACT In judo, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is the most severe injury an athlete could experience. Most ACL
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Combat Sports Post Career Health Questionnaire
ABSTRACT The long-term impact of cycling on health status, eating habits, physical activity, and the lifestyle of former combat sports
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Physiological profile of elite judo athletes
This YouTube channel SSPS has just launched this interesting video about the physiological profiles of elite judo athletes, created by
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Effects of Weight Cutting on Exercise Performance in Combat Athletes
ABSTRACT Weight cutting in combat sports is a prevalent practice whereby athletes voluntarily dehydrate themselves via various methods to induce
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Training of national team coaches
Check out this interesting article published by JC Yamamoto on his blog about the training of Japanese judo coaches. At the beginning of this
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Does rapid weight loss (+5%) in less than 7 days affect performance?
ABSTRACT Given the relevance of the effects that weight loss can generate on the physical performance in athletes, this study
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Recovery and regeneration microcycles
A microcycle is the shortest training cycle, typically lasting a week with the goal of facilitating a focused block of
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Tissue injuries in top-level judokas during competition
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Judo, as a high-intensity contact sport, may lead to the occurrence of injuries, especially in competitions. This work
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