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Articles and the latest research on how combat athletes fuel, hydrate and recover — reported by the Body Lock MMA team. Informational only, not medical or dietary advice.

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What new studies say about rehydration in combat sports

We round up the latest peer-reviewed findings on how fighters recover fluid and performance after weigh-ins — and where the science is still unsettled.

Research roundup · 9 min read

ARTICLES & RESEARCH

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Latest Research
The science of the rehydration window

A look at what current studies suggest about recovering fluid and glycogen after weigh-ins.

6 min read
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Fuelling
How fighters eat around double sessions

Reporting on the way pros time meals through hard training weeks.

5 min read
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Recovery
Sleep and the repair curve

Why researchers point to the first 48 hours post-fight for recovery.

7 min read
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Supplements
Creatine in combat sports: the evidence

What the research actually says for explosive, weight-class athletes.

8 min read
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Hydration
Reading hydration status

How athletes and coaches monitor fluid balance in camp.

4 min read
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Latest Research
Protein intake: revisiting the numbers

New reviews on how much protein combat athletes actually use.

6 min read