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Introduction Wrestling is one of the few sports where men of all sizes can compete. Wrestling became part of the Olympic Games in Greece in about 708 B.C. The sport requires strength, concentration, coordination, skill, agility, and muscular endurance. Wrestlers often use supplements to improve their performance or work out in hot rooms. However, the scientifically proven way to achieve the most out of your practice is to work-out in a moderate to cool room. So to optimize your performance during competition you must find the right diet for you. A safe weight loss program is also very important, improper weight loss has been the cause of several deaths. NCAA Weight Loss Regulations In 1997, three collegiate wrestlers died while trying to make weight for competition. The NCAA Committee worked to develop new rules to ensure the health and safety of athletes. The rules are as follows: Artificial weight loss practices such as the use of laxatives, emetics, steam rooms, and hot practice rooms are banned. Weight classes will be established at the beginning of the season by a physician or athletic trainer. Athletes can modify their weight over 8 weeks of the season but cannot lose more than 1.5% of body weight