EFFECTS OF VARIOUS WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES  ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS PROFILE AND COMPETITIVE  PERFORMANCE OF SAMBO ATHLETES

Osipov A.; Guralev V.; Kudryavtsev M.; Ivashko N.; Aldiabat I.

doi:10.14529/hsm240220

A. Osipov Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2277-4467 Ale44132272@ya.ru
V. Guralev Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1270-6540 gural100@mail.ru
M. Kudryavtsev Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2432-1699 kumid@ya.ru
N. Ivashko Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7999-2507 inw500@mail.ru
I. M. Aldiabat Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Yarmouk University, Irbid, Kingdom of Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3628-6608 al-diabat.ibragim@ya.ru

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm240220

Keywords: combat sports, weight categories, weight loss, RWL, SJFT, PotAS

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of this investigation is to ascertain the influence of various rapid and non-rapid weight loss strategies on physical fitness parameters and competitive results among male athletes specializing in sambo wrestling. Materials and methods. This study involved 26 young males engaged in sambo or combat sambo. Participants were divided into 2 groups: Group A (n = 13) refrained from employing rapid loss strategies (RWL), whereas Group B (n = 13) utilized RWL. Bi-weekly assessments were conducted to measure body weight, handgrip strength, and special physical fitness (the SJFT index). The Potential Analysis System (PotAS) was employed to evaluate the competitive performance of combat athletes. Results. It was observed that athletes in Group B, who adopted RWL, exhibited significantly (p < 0.05) poorer handgrip strength compared to those in Group A. Additionally, the SJFT index worsened throughout the weight loss period for all participants. The PotAS scores did not reveal a significant advantage in competitive performance between the study groups. Conclusion. No significant correlations were identified between rapid and non-rapid weight loss strategies and the evaluated indicators of the participants, except for handgrip strength, which was adversely affected in athletes practicing RWL. Further scientific research is needed to identify the most effective and evidence-based methods for weight reduction and to assess their impact on the physical status, competitive performance, and health of combat athletes.

Author Biographies

A. Osipov , Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Siberian federal university, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Professor of the Department of Physical Training, Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

V. Guralev , Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Training, Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

M. Kudryavtsev , Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Siberian Federal University; Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Professor of the Department of Physical Training, Siberian Law Institute of the MIA of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

N. Ivashko , Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

I. M. Aldiabat , Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Yarmouk University, Irbid, Kingdom of Jordan

PhD student, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Yarmouk University, Irbid, Kingdom of Jordan.

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