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.
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.
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.