Carlo Rossi
Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Via Giovanni Pascoli 6, Palermo, 90144, Italy.
e-Mail: carlo.rossi@unipa.it
Education
- Dottorando di Ricerca in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences
- Laurea triennale in Scienze Motorie e sportive L-22
- Laurea Magistrale in Scienze e tecniche delle attività Motorie Preventive e Adattate LM-67
- Laurea Magistrale in Scienze della Nutrizione Umana LM-61
- Abilitato Sez A. Biologo – Ordine Biologi Sicilia
Current Positions
PhD Student in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences
PhD project title and a short abstract
PhD project title
Rapid Weight Loss, Nutrition and Biomarkers in Martial Arts: Impacts on Performance, Health and Quality of Life
Abstract
Rapid weight loss (RWL) is a common strategy employed by athletes in weight category sports such as martial arts, often with significant consequences on performance, health and well-being. This PhD research investigates the physiological and biochemical effects of RWL, focusing on nutrition, metabolic biomarkers and their relationship with athletic performance and recovery. In particular, it aims to explore the risks of RWL practices in martial arts athletes, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and metabolic stress.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, it is important to analyze nutritional strategies that can minimize the negative effects of RWL while optimizing recovery and maintaining peak performance. Furthermore, it will examine the potential long-term health risks and the influence of psychological factors such as stress, anxiety and motivation during RWL phases.
Additionally, I work with broader issues, including the implications of obesity, cancer, and quality of life in sport, evaluating how personalized nutritional interventions can support athletes across the spectrum of health. Clinical assessments of biomarkers with subjective measures of well-being are critical, with the goal of creating evidence-based guidelines for safer and more effective weight management in martial arts and other combat sports.
Supervisor: Prof. Antonino Bianco
Main research areas of interest
- Impact of Rapid Weight Loss on Athletic Performance and Health
- Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Recovery and Performance in Combat Sports
- Biomarker Analysis in Martial Arts Athletes
- Psychological Factors and Motivation in Rapid Weight Loss Phases
- Long-term Health Risks and Quality of Life in Weight-class Sports
Researcher ID
ORCID - 0000-0002-1208-1034
SCOPUS - https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57446908000
RESEARCHGATE - https://rb.gy/40suf3