It's just how we do it: social processes in rapid weight loss for combat sports.

Making weight is an essential aspect of preparation for competition in combat sports. In addition to gradual weight loss in order to fight lean, fighters commonly engage in Rapid Weight Loss (RWL) practices seeking short-term hypohydration in order to be lighter for weigh-in. The aims of this study were to explore the RWL-related experiences of  = 7 participants in non-professional UK Thai boxing (Muay Thai), in order to elucidate the socio-cultural and social-psychological processes relating to these behaviours.