Effects of water ingestion during prolonged running on affect and ratings of perceived exertion

The psychological changes associated with exercise in a dehydrated state should not be overlooked. In a physiological situation of increased water requirement and homeostatic challenge, such as prolonged exercise, ingesting water is perceived as being highly pleasant. However, these subjective respo...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2007-02, Vol.25 (3), p.289-289
Main Authors: Backhouse, SH, Biddle, SJH, Williams, C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The psychological changes associated with exercise in a dehydrated state should not be overlooked. In a physiological situation of increased water requirement and homeostatic challenge, such as prolonged exercise, ingesting water is perceived as being highly pleasant. However, these subjective responses to fluid ingestion have, as yet, not been analysed in a way that provides meaningful information about the influence of fluid intake on the psychological state of the individual. Indeed, drinking water during exercise might prevent the negative affective states reported during prolonged exercise (Acevedo et al., 1996: International Journal of Sports Psychology, 27, 286-292). This study examined the influence of water ingestion on affect and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during prolonged running.
ISSN:0264-0414