Making Weight: Acute Weight Manipulation for Olympic Weightlifters
This comprehensive guide outlines low-risk, evidence-based weight-cutting protocols, utilizing the exact approach Katie takes with her 1:1 athletes. Designed to help weight-class athletes make weight easily and safely without compromising performance, it covers everything from water loading and carbohydrate adjustments to sodium and gut content management. These practical strategies ensure you can reduce stress, maintain strength, and stay focused on competing at your best.
This comprehensive guide outlines low-risk, evidence-based weight-cutting protocols, utilizing the exact approach Katie takes with her 1:1 athletes. Designed to help weight-class athletes make weight easily and safely without compromising performance, it covers everything from water loading and carbohydrate adjustments to sodium and gut content management. These practical strategies ensure you can reduce stress, maintain strength, and stay focused on competing at your best.
This comprehensive guide outlines low-risk, evidence-based weight-cutting protocols, utilizing the exact approach Katie takes with her 1:1 athletes. Designed to help weight-class athletes make weight easily and safely without compromising performance, it covers everything from water loading and carbohydrate adjustments to sodium and gut content management. These practical strategies ensure you can reduce stress, maintain strength, and stay focused on competing at your best.
What’s Included:
7-Day Weight Cut Protocol: A step-by-step guide to help you safely and effectively reduce up to 5% of your body weight, including:
Carbohydrate Adjustments: Guidelines for optimizing glycogen stores without sacrificing energy.
Sodium Reduction: Timing and tips to decrease water retention.
Low-Fiber Diet Protocol: Suggestions for reducing gut content to minimize scale weight.
Water Loading & Reduction: A detailed hydration plan to manipulate body water strategically.
Final 48-Hour Adjustments: Safe methods for active sweating and fluid restriction to dial in your weight.
✔ Evidence-Based Strategies: Practical insights designed to minimize risk and maximize performance during competition.
✔ Katie’s Proven Approach: Learn the exact techniques she uses with her 1:1 athletes for effective, stress-free weight cuts.
This guide is perfect for weight-class athletes who want to make weight confidently and stay focused on lifting at their best!