Nutrition and Hydration Issues for Combat Sport Athletes

    Authors

    J. R. Hoffman;C. M. Maresh

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Strength Cond. J.

    Keywords

    sport nutrition; protein; hydration; athlete; MUSCLE PROTEIN-SYNTHESIS; CARBOHYDRATE-ELECTROLYTE BEVERAGES; EXERCISE-HEAT-STRESS; RESISTANCE EXERCISE; AMINO-ACID; FLUID; REPLACEMENT; SUBSEQUENT EXERCISE; CYCLING PERFORMANCE; MILD DEHYDRATION; ORAL REHYDRATION; Sport Sciences

    Abstract

    To optimize performance improvements and to enhance skeletal muscle recovery from high-intensity training, the athlete needs to ensure adequate energy and protein consumption. Protein intake may have even greater relevance during periods of weight loss often associated with the combat sport athlete. Combat sport athletes often use water restriction to accomplish desired weight loss. This has several important performance and physiological implications that pose significant health risks. This paper will focus on several nutritional and hydration strategies and how they specifically relate to combat sports with regard to training and competition.

    Journal Title

    Strength and Conditioning Journal

    Volume

    33

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    10

    Last Page

    17

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000297272900003

    ISSN

    1524-1602

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