Weight Loss Method: Beginner Boxer's Perception

Abstract

Boxing is a martial art that imposes strict rules on body weight. There are many methods that boxers lose weight. So that it becomes a challenge for novice boxers who have never competed in boxing. The purpose of this study was to specifically investigate amateur boxing athletes at the beginner on how to lose weight. This research method is descriptive qualitative with interviews and questionnaires containing several questions via google form. The subjects in the study were 70 boxers and consisted of 2 categories, the first category was active boxers who competed at POPWIL (Regional Student Sports Week) as many as, 28 boxers and Pre PORPROV (Provincial Sports Week) as In theboxethe boxersecond category, boxers have never participated in an amateur boxing competition. Based on the results of the study, the most widely used weight loss method for beginner boxers is to limit carbon which are and Is carried out during the initial period of exercise. The majority of boxers use more than 1 method of weight loss. The effects felt by boxers are dehydration and lack of enthusiasm. Boxers feel these effects after a few days when starting to lose weight. In carrying out the method of weight loss, many boxers are doubtful about the danger to the body. So the need for special counseling is healthy and gradugraduallyual manner. In addition, coaches, doctors or nutritionists, colleagues, colleagues parents need to be involved to monitor and motivate boxers. It is hoped that this research will become the basis for future research to discuss ail a ball healthy methods and strategies for boxers to lose weight.

Survey of Supplement Use and Effects Felt by Amateur Boxers

“…In addition to multivitamin and mineral supplements, fat burner supplements are no less important for boxers. This is because many boxers find it difficult to lose weight (Prabowo et al, 2022). Therefore, with the help of supplements, you can lose weight quickly and practically.…”

“…Previous research explained that the use of supplements for boxing athletes is to help reduce fat during the training period (Ma 2015;Prabowo, Tomoliyus, et al 2022). Still with the same problem, namely reducing fat, using carnitine, zinc, vitamin C supplements can reduce the weight of boxing athletes for 4 weeks (Nasr & Shehata, 2017).…”

Development of Web-Based Pencak Silat Double Category Training Media

“…In addition, physical exercise at the right dose can improve human well-being (Kinoshita, et al, 2022;Prabowo et al, 2022;Aziz et al, 2023;Hardinata et al, 2023). Training with proper media can improve physical skills and maintain psychological stability (González-Hernández, et al, 2022;Adi Prabowo et al, 2022). In education or training, media is utilized to facilitate interaction between the source of information, the trainer, the medium, and the athlete, both directly and indirectly (Iyer, et al, 2022).…”