Weight cycling and relative energy deficiency in sport syndrome in an elite female muaythai athlete: a case study
Weight cycling induced physiological and metabolic adaptations consistent with REDs, negatively affecting health and performance. The results highlight the importance for individualized and evidence-based weight management strategies to mitigate negative health outcomes and enhance athletic performance in combat sports.
Authors
- Adam P. Wagner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9101-3477)
- Michal Kumstát (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5370-8307)
- Viktorie Bulínová
Institutions
- Masaryk University (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1599131
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Masarykova Univerzita