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Post Weigh-In Rehydration Protocol for Combat Athletes: Evidence-Based Recovery Strategies

The window between weigh-in and competition determines how much performance an athlete recovers after cutting weight. Most combat athletes face weigh-ins less than 24 hours before their match, with some having only 1 to 2 hours. The body cannot fully restore itself in that time, but proper rehydration protocols can recover enough function to prevent […]

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