COMPARISON OF PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO DIFFERENT WEIGHT CATEGORIES IN KURASH COMPETITIONS
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
Kurash, physiological responses, weight categories, heart rate, blood lactate, RPE, combat sports.Abstract
This study compared the physiological responses of Kurash athletes competing in different weight categories during official matches. Thirty elite male athletes from lightweight (≤66 kg), middleweight (67–81 kg), and heavyweight (≥82 kg) divisions were monitored for heart rate (HR), blood lactate concentration (BLa), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Results showed significantly higher BLa and RPE in lighter categories, while heavyweight athletes exhibited lower relative HR responses. These findings indicate that weight category influences metabolic and cardiovascular demands in Kurash, emphasizing the importance of category-specific conditioning strategies to optimize performance and recovery.
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