Fig. 2

Impact of rehydration fluid on salivary osmolality and lower body muscle performance following rehydration. a The rate of return to baseline was determined by best-fit line for each trial from peak salivary osmolality to post-hydration salivary osmolality that was equivalent baseline salivary osmolality. The slopes for each individual were then averaged and compared by ANOVA followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison test (*p < 0.05). b Peak torque extension was determined prior to and immediately following exercise protocol, and then 75 minutes post exercise and following complete rehydration of the study fluid. Subjects rehydrating with Kona showed a more significant return to baseline performance over Sports and Spring. Data presented as mean ± S.D. and compared by ANOVA followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison test (*p < 0.05)