Struggling with Weight Cuts? Here’s a Science Based Solution – with Izzy Tremonte

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Are you a coach struggling to understand the psychological impact of weight cutting on athletes? What happens to body image during weight loss? Can a gradual weight loss strategy improve well-being? Join Izzy Tremonte as she shares her research on the psychological nuances of weight cutting in powerlifting and how to help athletes maintain their mental health through this challenging process.

Izzy Tremonte is a PhD student in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. With over 5 years of experience as a powerlifter, she combines her personal insights with academic research to explore the psychological aspects of body image and well-being in athletes. Her work aims to bridge the gap between physical performance and mental health, particularly in weight class sports.

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Original research paper:

Tremonte IL, Mack DE, Wilson PM, Sabiston CM. Making the cut: Investigating body image and well-being among female powerlifters. Performance Enhancement & Health. 2025 Jun 1;13(2):100333.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211266925000167

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