Perceptual responses including thermal sensation, perceived thirst and rating of perceived exertion measured at various phases of the experiment
| Variable | Treatment | Pre–DHY | Post-DHY | Pre-TT | Post-TT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal sensation | EUH | 4.0±0.0 | 6.3±0.7 | 3.6±0.5 | 6.5±0.5 |
| 2% | 3.9±0.2 | 6.6±1.1 | 4.1±0.4 | 6.7±0.5 | |
| 3% | 3.9±0.3 | 6.4±0.7 | 4.1±0.3 | 6.9±0.5 | |
| Perceived thirst | EUH | 2.0±0.8 | 5.9±1.4 | 5.3±1.4 | 7.9±1.0 |
| 2% | 2.1±0.9 | 5.9±2.3 | 5.6±1.8 | 7.7±1.4 | |
| 3% | 2.6±1.5 | 6.2±2.0 | 5.6±2.2 | 7.9±1.0 | |
| Rating of perceived exertion | EUH | 6.3±0.5 | 14.2±1.4 | 6.8±1.2 | 18.7±0.9 |
| 2% | 6.3±0.5 | 14.8±2.4 | 7.5±1.8 | 18.2±1.5 | |
| 3% | 6.6±1.1 | 14.3±1.6 | 7.4±2.5 | 18.7±1.3 |
No significant differences for any variable between trials.
DHY, dehydration; EUH, euhydration; TT, time trial.