Effects of Short-term Acute Creatine Supplementation on Power, Speed and Muscular Strengths in Young Football Players

Effects of Short-term Acute Creatine Supplementation on Power, Speed and Muscular Strengths in Young Football Players

Creatine has been widely studies within the strength and conditioning background and has been seen to show positive effects on performance assess the effects of creatine on sports requiring a range of different fitness components to be successful such as football. Previous research has suggested benefits of creatine supplementation such as increasing PCr (phosphocreatine) stores to aid ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, increasing muscle water retention resulting in enhanced protein synthesis, reduced muscle damage and anti-inflammation. Identifying supplements that are scientifically proved to aid performance can help optimise training and develop physical ability of athletes to enhance performance.

The inclusion criteria require individuals:

• Male or female between the age of 18-45
• Trained individuals currently playing at a semi-professional (regional) level currently training and competing no more than three times a week
• Free of long-term injuries for the last six months
• Not supplementing creatine within the last 3 months.
• Able to swallow pills
• No medical conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals will be excluded from participation if they are under the age of 18 or over the age of 45
• Not currently playing football at a semi-professional (regional) level.
• Train and/or compete more than three times per week
• Have any current injury or have experienced a long-term injury within the previous six months that may affect performance or increase the risk of injury during testing.
• Individuals who have supplemented with creatine within the last three months, - Any medical condition will not be eligible to take part in the study.