Weight-sensitive sports are popular among elite and nonelite athletes. Rapid weight loss (RWL) practice has been an essential part of many of these sports for many decades. Due to the limited epidemiological studies on the prevalence of RWL, its true prevalence is unknown. It is estimated that more than half of athletes in weight-class sports have practiced RWL during the competitive periods. A...

The science behind athletic performance has progressed significantly with the advancement of technology and research of sport. The current review examines further the effects of several external factors on athletic performance. Factors were deemed external if they involved either variables out of the athlete’s control or an athlete’s conscious decision. Addressing playing environment, voluntary...

ABSTRACT Introduction: The assessment of body composition in female athletes different sports is important for health monitoring. Objective: To compare university team (indoor soccer, flag football and volleyball). Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out with 45 athletes, aged 18 to 35 years (22.8 ± 3.55). dependent variables were fat mass (FM) fat-free (FFM) measured by air displacement p...