Table 1.
Weight reduction history reported by two categories of sambo competitors.
| Group | Mean | SD | t | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How much weight do you usually cut before the competition? (kg) | Senior | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.26 | 0.22 |
| Junior | 3 | 1.5 | |||
| How many days before the competition do you usually cut weight? (days) | Senior | 11.9 | 10.2 | 0.17 | 0.97 |
| Junior | 11.87 | 9 | |||
| At what age did you start to cut weight before a competition? (years) | Senior | 15.5 | 5.2 | 1.26 | 0.27 |
| Junior | 14.2 | 2.7 | |||
| How much weight do you usually regain after a competition? (kg) | Senior | 5.2 | 9.7 | 1.24 | 0.22 |
| Junior | 2.7 | 1.3 |
Legend: SD—standard deviation; t—independent t-test; p—probability.