Jovan Kuzmanović

University of Novi Sad

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University of Novi Sad

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Valdemar Štajer

University of Novi Sad

Patrik Drid

University of Novi Sad

Sergej M. Ostojić

University of Novi Sad

Nikola Todorović

University of Novi Sad

Sergey Tabakov

Russian State University for Physical Education Sport Youth and Tourism

Roberto Roklicer

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Dejan Javorac

University of Novi Sad

Darinka Korovljev

University of Novi Sad

Nikola Todorović

University of Novi Sad

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University of Pavia

University of Palermo

Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz

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University of Primorska

State University of Physical Education and Sport

Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

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University of Split

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Novelties in Sport Sciences

BMC Proceedings (2021)

Patrik Drid Antonino Bianco Sergey Tabakov Ewan Thomas Giuseppe D’Antona

The international conference organized by Combat Sports Lab which took place in Novi Sad, the 11 th of September 2021, captures a program of presentations, panel discussions and interactive dialogue which leads the way in novelties within the field of sport science.The event brought together 36 distinguished scholars from 7 countries around the world, for a total of 20 scientific contributions.The event hosted by the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education and the International Public Organization for the Promotion of Science and Sports "Sport, People, Health", Branch office Novi Sad, Serbia has been supported by the Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Serbia.The excellence of this meeting is a credit to every participant, who has contributed to the discussion.Among the many dialogs opened during the "Novelties in Sport Sciences" congress we appreciated several nutritional aspects as the role of nutrition as a treatment for metabolic diseases and diabetes, novel nutritional tools to improve performance through specific targets in the gut microbiota and new supplements for power sports or the use of molecular hydrogen for performance enhancement.Important aspects related to cardiovascular profiles of judo athletes and screening of cardiovascular disease in elite sports have been also taken into account as well as sport bioethics, sport sociology and sport psychology.Last but not least, the congress addressed aspects of innovation within the field of strength and conditioning in sport science with important topics regarding rapid weight loss in combat sports, effects of specific training modes and core stabilization and the role of physical activity in children and adolescence.Overall, the conference was quite successful.While the congress was rich in new information and novel insights, it also highlighted areas of possible development.These include a better understanding of the role of nutrition in professional sports and important aspects related to strength training in children.Again we wish to thank all the attendees, presenters, speakers and facilitators for the contents and insights provided.The organization committee and congress participants hope this volume will stimulate further investigations and collaborations for future research. A2Routes for the application of exercise-nutrition integrated approach in metabolic diseases

10.1186/s12919-021-00227-2

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Role of molecular hydrogen in obesity treatment: modulation of GLP-1, irisin, and PGC-1α for improved metabolism

Medical Gas Research (2025)

Nikola Todorović Jovan Kuzmanović Dejan Javorac Sergej M. Ostojic

Carbohydrate Metabolism

10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-24-00146

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Principles of Rapid Weight Loss in Female Sambo Athletes

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2021)

Nikola Todorović Marijana Ranisavljev Borislav Tapavički Andrea Zubnar Jovan Kuzmanović

In combat sports, competitors are separated into weight divisions, to create equality between the athletes. Consequently, rapid weight loss (RWL) is a common practice in combat sports. Although the methods used to induce RWL are similar among athletes, currently, there are limited data concerning the RWL methodologies used by sambo athletes. Therefore, this study aimed at determining RWL procedures among female sambo athletes. Participants in the study were top-level athletes competing at the World Sambo Championship held in Novi Sad. A total sample of 47 female sambo athletes, of whom 24 were seniors (27.3 ± 4 year/age, 1.61 ± 0.09 m/height, 61.8 ± 8.87 kg/weight) and 23 juniors (18.7 ± 0.8 year/age, 1.66 ± 0.07 m/height, 63.7 ± 12.1 kg/weight), were examined in the study. To determine RWL methods, data were collected through a standardized questionnaire. As a result, 88.7% of the female sambo athletes declared that they intentionally cut their weight before the competition. The most commonly used methods were gradual dieting, followed by sauna, fluid restriction, and skipping meals. The most considerable influence on the RWL strategies of athletes came from coaches and personal trainers, while physicians and dietitians were far less influential. The results obtained from this representative sample highlight the most common practices concerning weight cutting prior to competition among females. Therefore, there is a need to inform and educate both athletes and coaches about the potentially harmful effects of RWL in combat sports.

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10.3390/ijerph182111356

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Rapid Weight Loss Practices in Grapplers Competing in Combat Sports

Frontiers in Physiology (2022)

Marijana Ranisavljev Jovan Kuzmanović Nikola Todorović Roberto Roklicer Milorad Dokmanac

Grappling is a wrestling style that combines different techniques such as freestyle wrestling, jiu-jitsu, judo, sambo, and others. As with other combat sports, it requires categorizing the athletes in weight classes, which leads to the use of certain methods to lose body weight in a short amount of time which poses a serious threat to athletes' health and wellbeing. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the most widespread rapid weight loss (RWL) methods and sources of influence used by grappling athletes.A total of 145 athletes took part in the study by voluntarily filling out a questionnaire regarding their weight loss techniques and methods. They were divided into two groups, male (27.7 ± 5.2 years, 1.76 ± 0.13 m, and 82.1 ± 20 kg) and female (27.33 ± 6.3 years, 1.65 ± 0.08 m, and 64.3 ± 10.4 kg), for further statistical analysis. After calculating descriptive statistics for all the variables, a t-test was conducted for gender differences in weight loss and weight regain, and a chi-square test measured the diversity in techniques and source of influence.Out of 145 participants, 120 athletes (85.2%) reported engaging in rapid weight loss prior to weigh-in. Coaches (52.4 and 59%) and teammates (42.6 and 22.1%) seemed to be the most influential on their rapid weight-loss strategies, whereas physicians (17.1 and 17.9%) and parents (23.2 and 23.1%) were the least influential. A statistical difference between men and women (p = 0.05) was found when teammates were a source of influence (42.6 and 21.1%, respectively). Regarding the methods used, both groups practiced gradual dieting (85.4 and 79.5%) as the most prevalent, followed by increased exercise (79 and 66.6%) and sauna (78.7 and 66.6%). Moreover, men trained in plastic suits significantly more often than women (67.1 vs. 41%, p = 0.01).Rapid weight loss is detrimental to athletes' health and wellbeing. Hence, it is crucial to find and implement methods that will control and ultimately limit its use in combat sports. Physicians and nutritionists need to be closely linked with the staff, collaborate and supervise the weight cutting.

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10.3389/fphys.2022.842992

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The impact of six weeks of hydrogen-rich water consumption on exercise-related biomarkers in exercise-naïve individuals over 50 following a resistance training program

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2024)

Jovan Kuzmanović Marijana Ranisavljev Nataša Todorović Dejan Javorac Darinka Korovljev

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10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.07.881

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