Weight cutting
Weight Cutting
Weight cutting is the practice of rapid weight loss prior to a sporting competition. It most frequently happens in combat sports where competitors are divided into weight classes.
Pronunciation
- /ˈweɪt ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "weight cutting" is derived from the English words "weight", referring to a body's mass or heaviness, and "cutting", meaning to reduce or diminish.
Process
Weight cutting often involves dehydration, dieting, and exercise to lose weight. It is typically done in the days leading up to a weigh-in, then athletes will 'rehydrate' to regain strength and energy before the actual event.
Risks
Weight cutting carries significant health risks, including acute kidney failure, cardiovascular complications, and even death. It can also lead to decreased performance, cognitive impairment, and long-term metabolic damage.
Related Terms
- Dehydration: The condition of losing more water than is taken in, resulting in the body not having enough water to carry out its normal functions.
- Dieting: The practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Exercise: Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.
- Health risks: Potential factors or conditions that may lead to harm or danger to health.
- Kidney failure: A medical condition in which the kidneys no longer function, preventing the body from filtering out waste and extra fluid.
- Cardiovascular: Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weight cutting
- Wikipedia's article - Weight cutting
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