THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT REDUCTION ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF MALE MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETES IN THE TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS TEAM OF CA MAU PROVINCE, VIETNAM

Nguyen Thanh Liem, Dang Minh Thanh, Ngo Khen, Nguyen Thi Tham, Nguyen Huu Tin

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The study was undertaken to assess the effect of weight reduction on the physical fitness of male traditional martial arts athletes from Ca Mau province, Vietnam, during the preparation phase for competition. The study monitored ten male traditional martial arts athletes from Ca Mau province, Vietnam, during a 15-day weight reduction period prior to competition. The research methodologies employed encompass document analysis and synthesis, interviews, biomedical techniques, pedagogical assessments, and statistical mathematics. The study results demonstrate that after a 15-day weight loss period, the athletes' body mass significantly decreased (P ≤ 0.05), while the reduction in body fat percentage was not statistically significant. The process of losing weight causes mild depletion, which can have an effect on the athlete's body functions and overall fitness. The outcomes of all physical fitness assessments following weight loss were inferior to those conducted prior to weight loss, and this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The research findings offer a scientific foundation for the selection and implementation of suitable weight loss strategies, with the goal of minimizing adverse effects on physical fitness and enhancing the competitive performance of traditional martial arts athletes.

 

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traditional martial arts, weight reduction, physical conditioning, athletes, Vietnam

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