Thanks to technology, combat sports have become faster and smarter. Tools like performance analytics help coaches and fighters measure their training progress in ways that weren’t possible before. These technologies track every punch, kick, and movement, offering data on speed, force, and timing. Modern MMA fighters, Boxers, and Wrestlers use wearable tech like motion sensors and heart rate monitors to train effectively.
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Anatomy of Weight Cutting | Hidden Science & Controversy in Combat Sports
According to a study by the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, up to 80% of athletes across numerous combat sports partake in some form of weight cutting before a competition, where the magnitude of RWL and RWG reportedly ranges from 3% to 10% of pre-RWL body mass.