The Effect of Fluid Availability on Consumption and Perceptual Measures during Aerobic Exercise

Courteney L. Benjamin (), Luke W. Dobbins, Shealyn G. Sullivan, Rebecca R. Rogers, Tyler D. Williams, Mallory R. Marshall and Christopher G. Ballmann
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Courteney L. Benjamin: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Luke W. Dobbins: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Shealyn G. Sullivan: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Rebecca R. Rogers: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Tyler D. Williams: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Mallory R. Marshall: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Christopher G. Ballmann: Department of Kinesiology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-9

Abstract: Fluid availability may alter drinking behavior; however, it is currently unknown if the availability of fluid impacts behavior and gastrointestinal issues (GI) that are often associated with increased fluid intake. The purpose of this study was to determine if ad libitum (AL) versus periodic (PER) fluid intake influences fluid consumption and GI distress during exercise in trained athletes. Male and female Division I NCAA Cross Country athletes (n = 11; age = 20 ± 1 years) participated in this counterbalanced crossover study. Each participant completed a moderate intensity 10 km run on two separate occasions. In one trial, participants had unlimited availability to fluid to consume AL. In the other trial, participants consumed PER fluid at stations placed every 3.2 km. Assurance of euhydration prior to each trial was confirmed via urine specific gravity (USG) and urine color. Subjective perceptions of thirst and gastric fullness were assessed pre- and post-exercise via Likert questioning and a visual analog scale, respectively. Participants started each trial euhydrated (AL = 1.009 USG ± 0.009; PER = 1.009 USG ± 0.009; urine color AL, 3 ± 1; urine color PER, 2 ± 1). Fluid volume consumption was significantly higher during the AL condition compared to PER ( p = 0.050). Thirst significantly increased from pre- to post-run regardless of treatment ( p < 0.001); however, there was no significant difference between the groups ( p = 0.492). Feelings of fullness did not change pre-post trial ( p = 0.304) or between trials ( p = 0.958). Increased fluid availability allows for increased fluid consumption without the negative experience of GI discomfort.

Keywords: hydration; nutrition; performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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