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Rapid weight loss leads to dehydration in MMA athletes.
Athletes should be aware of the risks of dehydration when engaging in rapid weight loss.
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In addition, was observed that this technique leads the athlete to dehydration.
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The study design supports the observation of dehydration.
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Effect Of Rapid Weight Loss On Strength In Mma Fighters
João Carlos Alves Bueno et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2018
DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000535658.34279.11
cross-sectional · n=50
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