An analysis of perceptions and thoughts of rapid weight loss in Olympic weightlifters.

IF 1.9 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Nutrition and health Pub Date : 2024-12-12 DOI:10.1177/02601060241305478

Thomas I Gee, Paul Campbell, Melissa J Bargh, Daniel Martin

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Abstract

Background: Weight-class athletes commonly engage in rapid weight loss (RWL) practices.

Aim: Investigate attributed RWL perceptions and thoughts of UK-based Olympic weightlifters.

Methods: Participants (n: 39, male: 22, female: 17) were selected from International Weightlifting Federation populations, 85% had previously acutely reduced pre-competition body mass. The 'Pre-competition weight management practices questionnaire' featured open-ended questions concerning feelings, mood and thoughts during RWL. Qualitative responses were subsequently analysed using content analysis principles.

Results: Negative thoughts and perceptions were commonly attributed concerning RWL, of which codes: irritation, hunger, fatigue, anxiety and low mood accounted for 72% of the 72 data extracts. Females more frequently attributed codes of anxiety, hunger and low mood.

Conclusion: The prevalence of negative thoughts and perceptions of RWL accord to previous reports within strength-sport athletes. Olympic weightlifting athletes and coaches should contemplate if negative feelings/mood perceived during RWL are a tolerable factor within pre-event preparation to compete in a desired weight class.

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奥运举重运动员快速减肥的认知与思考分析。

背景：体重级运动员通常进行快速减肥（RWL）练习。目的：调查英国奥运会举重运动员的归因性RWL认知和想法。方法：参与者（n: 39，男：22，女：17）从国际举重联合会人群中选出，85%的人在赛前体重急剧下降。“赛前体重管理实践问卷”的特点是开放式问题，涉及RWL期间的感觉、情绪和想法。随后使用内容分析原则对定性反应进行分析。结果：对RWL的负面想法和感知普遍存在，其中刺激、饥饿、疲劳、焦虑和情绪低落的编码占72个数据提取的72%。女性更频繁地将焦虑、饥饿和情绪低落归因于编码。结论：在力量运动运动员中，消极思想和消极认知的流行程度与以往的报道一致。奥运会举重运动员和教练应该考虑，在比赛前的准备中，在RWL中感受到的负面情绪/情绪是否是一个可以容忍的因素。

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