Most fighters depend on IV's after a weight cut, myself included. Now with UFC / USADA banning IV's, we need to evolve our rehydration process. This will be tough for many, as I know quite a few that can't eat/drink anything until they have an IV, because their bodies are worn down from cutting weight and can't hold anything down orally (an IV brings them right back to life and being a able to drink/eat). I already feel sorry for those guys.
Some fighters don't put any thought into their rehydration process and eat/drink whatever. Others like myself, want the the absolute best rehydration approach possible, so our bodies perform at the absolute best.
With that said, Dr. Archer entered another blog providing everyone with more information on this topic; "Rehydrating without IV fluids." Read both on my website, at TheTeamFury.com.
I'm not seeing much information on this topic floating around to help all the fighters out there, so here you all go. If you have anything good/valuable to add, please do. If you have any questions, let me know.
Most fighters depend on IV's after a weight cut, myself included. Now with UFC / USADA banning IV's, we need to evolve our rehydration process. This will be tough for many, as I know quite a few that can't eat/drink anything until they have an IV, because their bodies are worn down from cutting weight and can't hold anything down orally (an IV brings them right back to life and being a able to drink/eat). I already feel sorry for those guys.
Some fighters don't put any thought into their rehydration process and eat/drink whatever. Others like myself, want the the absolute best rehydration approach possible, so our bodies perform at the absolute best.
With that said, Dr. Archer entered another blog providing everyone with more information on this topic; "Rehydrating without IV fluids." Read both on my website, at TheTeamFury.com.
I'm not seeing much information on this topic floating around to help all the fighters out there, so here you all go. If you have anything good/valuable to add, please do. If you have any questions, let me know.
spmaskell - Rhonda Rousey doesn't do IV bags so think again that in order to compete you have to cut 20lbs+ of water weight.
I've heard a females weight cut is (or supposed to be) a lot different from a males, if done properly. Regardless, most males cut a shit ton of water weight and not many are offering the knowledge needed for the best approach. A lot of people aren't doing their homework on this either, and will get a rude awakening when their reload becomes a problem.
If they do it right, they won't be cutting as much water weight and will get a lot better effects from an oral rehydration.
YOURDADDYDEVILANDLORD - What about fighting closer to your natural weight?
Yeah, there's some positves taking this route, not having to cut being the biggest one. But it's hard to ignore the facts of the disadvantages you face due to the guys that cut down.
Honestly, when I'm cutting weight, that is when I have the absolute best intake and feel my best, which comes from being 100% disciplined in camp. So it's just part of the process that keeps me focused and working hard at all times. Everyone is different though.
I've read that IV rehydration isn't significantly better than traditional oral hydration. The only real benefit is that you can eat and that it's passive, not requiring the person to chug. (This is generally a factor where the patient is too weak or not in a condition to chug liquids.) Lots of dr.s think it's a placebo effect and some studies even suggest that oral hydration is superior to IV hydration.
Maybe what they are trying to get at, is that cutting so much weight is not really all that healthy for you. So instead of having your wife or kids sue them after you develop kidney disease in 30 years, they have decided that they should be proactive about it.
I actually think it's kind of fucked up that fighters are pissed at USADA for trying to keep them safe and healthy in the long run with this rule. I can understand that you are looking for every advantage. But if noone can use IV's, everyone should maybe start walking around a few pounds lighter, than is it really an advantage for them if neither of you can use them? I just think in the long run, if we lower the amount of weight cutting that guys do, the longer their careers will be and the less we will see guys gassing in the cage and looking like total shit in there.
time traveling 12er - I've read that IV rehydration isn't significantly better than traditional oral hydration. The only real benefit is that you can eat and that it's passive, not requiring the person to chug. (This is generally a factor where the patient is too weak or not in a condition to chug liquids.) Lots of dr.s think it's a placebo effect and some studies even suggest that oral hydration is superior to IV hydration.
That is only considered when dehydrated by less than 10% of your normal weight. Most if not all are well over 10% making this totally different.
I work with George at FitnessVT.com and that guy is truly the best in the business. If any fighter is looking for a guy that has an amazing system, George Lockhart is the guy for sure.
Have you done a practice cut to 145 yet? I'd have to imagine it would be a bit difficult to go to a new weight class when you are used to using IV's already.
No. There is no such thing. Only on this forum can stupid shit be rumored.
Open your mind. And your anus if you're thirsty.
Proctoclysis a.k.a. Rectal Rehydration
Rectal infusion (proctoclysis) was effectively employed as an emergency treatment during the First World War for combat casualties and routinely used for infusion in clinical settings before the development of IV techniques and equipment rendered the technique redundant. In 2005 a now often cited article described an occasion where improvised proctoclysis in a remote setting was effectively used to treat and initially stabilise a casualty in a remote setting, re-igniting discussion on this technique as an emergency treatment in a remote environment.
Rectal Rehydration can provide a simple, safe and effective means to rehydrate a casualty who is unconscious or nauseous and with less risk of adversely affecting their haemodynamic balance. The technique requires neither sterile fluids, special equipment or specific training.
Proctclysis may be of benefit for those who work in developing countries or rural areas, where there can be little access to hospital care or where sterile cannula, fluids and giving sets are expensive. It could also be useful in mass casualty situations where clinical teams must administer fluid resuscitation despite having insufficient intravenous equipment or nursing staff. The primary aim of proctoclysis in such emergency situations is to provide initial fluid resuscitation in advance of rapid evacuation for further care in a dedicated medical facility.
Equipment
The 2005 article explains the improved use of a Foley catheter for rectal infusion. This is specialist piece of equipment and unlikely to be found in any First Aid kit, what the remote medic might have at their disposal is aCamelbak style hydration system and tape. A couple of other simple, small and cheap items make the following process a little easier and more effective.
Camelbak style hydration system. Theirs, not yours.
Unfortunately, guys who can't eat/drink will be forced to use anal rehydration. That's just science. Excluding saline drips sold on the black market in glass casing somehow, anal rehydration WILL be the future, and hendofanforlife will be our prophet.
I work with George at FitnessVT.com and that guy is truly the best in the business. If any fighter is looking for a guy that has an amazing system, George Lockhart is the guy for sure.
