Abstract: Numerous publications have described the behaviors employed by professional jockeys on a daily basis to achieve and maintain a minimum racing weight. This narrative review provides an update of recent publications that report on the impact of such practices. Although rapid weight-loss techniques such as calorie restriction and dehydration are commonly thought to be deleterious to jockeys, little evidence exists of enduring health consequences. There is evidence to suggest that jockey training behaviors and dietary choices are not aligned with optimum preparation for the physiological demands of the sport. Further research is necessary to better measure the health impact of jockey weight-making behaviors; such data might guide reforms of athlete behavior and regulatory practices within the global sport of horse racing.

Keywords: jockey, jockey health, horse racing, athlete, nutrition, bone density, body weight


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骑师之间的重量练习：新兴科学文献的更新和回顾

摘要：许多出版物描述了职业骑师每天为达到和保持最低比赛体重而采用的行为。这篇叙述性评论提供了最近有关此类做法影响的出版物的更新。尽管通常认为热量限制和脱水等快速减肥技术对骑师有害，但几乎没有证据表明它会带来持久的健康后果。有证据表明，骑师的训练行为和饮食选择与运动生理需求的最佳准备不一致。需要进一步研究以更好地衡量骑师增重行为对健康的影响；此类数据可能会指导全球赛马运动中运动员行为和监管做法的改革。

关键词：骑师、骑师健康、赛马、运动员、营养、骨密度、体重