Examples of Sport Events That May Be Enhanced by Creatine Supplementation2,8
Increased phosphocreatine Track sprints: 60 to 200 m Swim sprints: 50 m Pursuit cycling
Increased phosphocreatine resynthesis Basketball Field hockey America football Ice hockey Lacrosse Volleyball
Reduced muscle acidosis Downhill skiing Water sports (eg, rowing, canoe, kayak, stand-up paddling) Swim events: 100 m, 200 m Track events: 400 m, 800 m Combat sports (eg, mixed martial arts, wrestling, boxing, etc)
Oxidative metabolism Basketball Soccer Team handball Tennis Volleyball Interval training in endurance athletes
Increased body mass or muscle mass American football Bodybuilding Combat sports (eg, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and boxing) Powerlifting Rugby Track and field events (shot put, javelin, discus, hammer throw) Olympic weight lifting