Pre-Exercise ORS Drink and Muscle Efficiency by Bicycle Ergography

Introduction: The main issues observed during an extended exercise session are dehydration, substrate, and electrolyte depletion. Because oral rehydration solution (WHO) contains water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes that help postpone weariness, it can be quite beneficial for people participating in longer-term exercise programs. It has been discovered that skeletal muscle adaptations throughout an individual’s exercise performance are mediated in part by nutrition. Water, electrolytes, and carbohydrates all contribute to better workout performance. Our study’s objective is to measure the muscle efficiency metrics of male students who exercise on a bicycle ergometer until they become fatigued while receiving oral rehydration solution (WHO) prior to the exercise session. Materials and Methodology: This cross-sectional investigation was carried out in the physiology department’s research lab at Coimbatore Medical College in Coimbatore. In seven sessions, around fifty male adults engaged in cycling activity on a bicycle ergometer at 50, 75, and 100 watts of intensity, both with and without ORS consumption prior to the exercise. Energy expenditure, cycling distance and duration, and VO2max were among the parameters that were recorded. Results: A master chart was created using the information gathered from the chosen subjects. The software SPSS 22 was used to calculate the mean, standard deviations, and ‘p’ values. ANOVA and the unpaired “t” test were employed to compare the parameters. The comparison of values before the start of cycling exercise with and without ORS consumption revealed a significant correlation. Conclusion: According to bicycle ergometry, the current study shows that after ORS ingestion and exercise, the muscle efficiency metrics like RPP, METs, and VO2 max values rise. ORS works well as a water, electrolyte, and carbohydrate supplement, delaying the onset of muscle tiredness and boosting muscle function. In contrast to other commercial sports drinks, ORS is devoid of preservatives and can be made fresh. It is an affordable method of rehydrating before exercise to replenish electrolytes, carbohydrates, and water.