Title

Nutrition and Hydration Issues for Combat Sport Athletes

Authors

Authors

J. R. Hoffman;C. M. Maresh

Comments

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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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