Comparison of coconut water and a carbohydrate-electrolyte sport drink on measures of hydration and physical performance in exercise-trained men

Table 2 Study timeline and outcome measures

Time → Variable ↓	Pre Dehydrating Exercise Test	Immediately Post Dehydrating Exercise Test	1 Hour Post Dehydrating Exercise Test	2 Hours Post Dehydrating Exercise Test	3 Hours Post Dehydrating Exercise Test†	Immediately Post Performance Exercise Test
Body Mass††	X	X*	X**	X	X
Plasma Osmolality	X	X			X
Urine Specific Gravity	X	X			X
Subjective Measures (VAS)		X	X	X	X
Heart Rate	X	X			X	X
Blood Pressure	X	X			X	X

† The Performance Exercise Test began following this measurement time (total exercise time was recorded)
†† Body Mass was used to calculate fluid retention (as described in the Methods section)
* For determination of fluid volume to consume
** For determination of "baseline" body mass

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