The need of a weight management control program in judo: a proposal based on the successful case of wrestling

• Main Authors: Sterkowicz Stanislaw (Author), Nicastro Humberto (Author), Franchini Emerson (Author), Artioli Guilherme G (Author), Solis Marina Y (Author), Lancha Antonio H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Judo competitions are divided into weight classes. However, most athletes reduce their body weight in a few days before competition in order to obtain a competitive advantage over lighter opponents. To achieve fast weight reduction, athletes use a number of aggre...