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- Title
Effect of Diet Management on Anxiety in Combat Sports.
- Authors
Martínez-Rodríguez, Alejandro; Vicente-Salar, Néstor; Montero-Carretero, Carlos; Cervelló-Gimeno, Eduardo; Roche-Collado, Enrique José
- Abstract
Weight control in contact sports implies an additional stress to competitors, mostly when strategies to reduce it are inadequate. The present work analyzes if a correct diet planning could decrease anxiety in competitors. The validated CSAI-2 questionnaire was used before and after the weight control with judo, karate and taekwondo competitors from both genders following a free diet vs those that followed a diet plan. Results indicated that the intensity for somatic and cognitive anxiety in the pre-weight event was lower in male and female competitors following a controlled diet. Regarding gender, no differences in anxiety intensity and directionality were observed between individuals following a free diet in the pre-weight event. Regarding sport discipline, judo and taekwondo practitioners presented higher somatic and cognitive anxiety than karate competitors did. Altogether, the correct control of the corresponding weight throughout the sports season decreases anxiety and increases self-confidence, allowing to the participants to focus on the contest objectives.
- Subjects
CONTACT sports; DIETARY management; REGULATION of body weight; MENTAL health of athletes; ANXIETY; SPORTS nutrition
- Publication
Universitas Psychologica, 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1657-9267
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.11144/Javeriana.upsy18-2.edma