I recognize, first of all, that some of you in states like Virginia, Utah, Alaska, Indiana, etc, are on a different schedule than Ohio.
BUT…
In Ohio, where I reside, it is…
Districts Week
Now, I have an entire Weight Management System that athletes in my building have gotten access to. But it’s a long and very precise system. So today, a scaled down variation including a handful of helpful bullet points.
1. Early in week, train in shorts and T-shirt. Late in week, i.e. the day before weigh-ins, you can go with the heavy clothes.
Reason: Remember the end goal of training: to Improve, sharpen skills, and condition. If you wear heavy clothes throughout the week, you are: 1. just losing the same water weight over and over again. 2. NOT burning the most calories because you are slowed down. 3 (and most importantly): NOT focusing on sharpening skills, and getting in excellent shape.
2. Later in the week – let’s say Thursday – heavier clothes is okay. Once you are within the 24 hour window, every Lb counts. Water, as well as fat, as well as food.
3. Have a goal of weighing out ON Weight the last session on Thursday (day before weigh-ins). Then, all you need to do is “hold serve”. Basically, float off the same amount you put in. This also allows you to eat something Friday evening so you have some energy for the next day. If you Don’t do that – you may be looking at a 16 hour window of not eating, leading up to wrestling in districts. Do you think your body is ready to perform at its best in that scenario? Not likely.
Randy
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