In order to find out if Creatine really works to increase athletic performance a study was conducted to measure its effects. Subjects participated in a 4-week workout program consisting of 30 minutes of total-body exercises followed by a 30 minute cardiovascular routine. Total-body exercises will consist of the squat, deadlift, bench press, and abdominal crunch. Prior to the program, each individual's heart rate, blood, weight, and muscle measurements will be recorded.
Of the 40 participants, half of the subjects will be given the 10 g of creatine supplementation 30 minutes prior to activity and again 30 minutes after activity. Subjects will lightly stretch through a full range of motions for a warm up lasting 10 minutes. After completion of the warm up, subjects then will perform 1 set of 3 reps of each exercise using correct mechanics and the usage of a spotter. A resting time of 3 minutes will be used so that the subject can produce maximal force. Heart rate, blood, weight, and muscle measurements will be tested again after completion of the program.
40 males (20-25 age) at Texas State University who currently participate in a healthy, active lifestyle will be sought out to volunteer for the research study. Any participant who has muscular injury or a type of mental or physical condition will be excluded from the study. The delimitation to this study is the evaluation of males ability through the usage of creatine supplementation.
Consumption of creatine supplementation will result in an increase in high-intensity, short-duration anaerobic activities. Thus, creatine will have an overall improvement in one's body mass, muscular strength, and endurance; all of which will lead to a greater potential in training adaptations over time.
Results will measure anaerobic activity. Analysis of the data will show that creatine supplementation will result in an increase in: muscular strength, muscular endurance, and recovery. Independent variables will be analyzed using a multiple of variance (MANOVA).
The purpose of this investigation is to determine how creatine supplementation may affect one's performance in anaerobic exercise. The research study will consist of male subjects (20-25 age), who are healthy and active individuals. The possibility of incomplete information during recruitment poses a limitation to the study. This study does not address the long-term health effects of creatine supplementation.
All subjects will adhere to exercise protocol: participate in program 5 days a week for 4 weeks, monitor caloric intake through daily recordings, avoid the intake of other performance-enhancing supplements, and have no predisposing diseases or conditions.
In this study, an assessment of whether creatine supplementation is indeed a positive enhancer in the outcome of one's performance will be proven. This investigation is designed to examine creatine supplementation on muscle synthase, body composition, and heart rate.
The emergence of creatine supplementation has been a controversy in the fitness industry. A nonessential compound, creatine is ingested in hopes of improving one's muscular strength, endurance, performance, and the ability to recover from exercise. Once ingested, creatine comes into contact with phoAccording to Rawson and Clarkson, surveys show that 17-74% of athletes of different ages use creatine as a supplement in their respective sports (Rawson & Clarkson, 2003). With the popularity of creatine rising, it should come as no surprise that creatine supplementation accounts for $400 million in the U.S. in annual sales (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001). Creatine has evolved in aiding individuals in training such as resistance training and short, high-intensity activities.
This investigation will show whether creatine supplementation is a necessity for growth production, recovery, and overall athletic performance. Results will prove to support the hypothesis that creatine supplementation will ensue growth production, endurance, and recovery. A better understanding of the effects on short term usage will give those insight into the benefits one will experience. This in turn will continue to attract users of the supplement, thus continuing to increase its popularity among athletes and non-athletes. With proper nutrition, high-intensity exercises, and positive reinforcement, results will prove to show creatine should be a part of one's training program.
Of the 40 participants, half of the subjects will be given the 10 g of creatine supplementation 30 minutes prior to activity and again 30 minutes after activity. Subjects will lightly stretch through a full range of motions for a warm up lasting 10 minutes. After completion of the warm up, subjects then will perform 1 set of 3 reps of each exercise using correct mechanics and the usage of a spotter. A resting time of 3 minutes will be used so that the subject can produce maximal force. Heart rate, blood, weight, and muscle measurements will be tested again after completion of the program.
40 males (20-25 age) at Texas State University who currently participate in a healthy, active lifestyle will be sought out to volunteer for the research study. Any participant who has muscular injury or a type of mental or physical condition will be excluded from the study. The delimitation to this study is the evaluation of males ability through the usage of creatine supplementation.
Consumption of creatine supplementation will result in an increase in high-intensity, short-duration anaerobic activities. Thus, creatine will have an overall improvement in one's body mass, muscular strength, and endurance; all of which will lead to a greater potential in training adaptations over time.
Results will measure anaerobic activity. Analysis of the data will show that creatine supplementation will result in an increase in: muscular strength, muscular endurance, and recovery. Independent variables will be analyzed using a multiple of variance (MANOVA).
The purpose of this investigation is to determine how creatine supplementation may affect one's performance in anaerobic exercise. The research study will consist of male subjects (20-25 age), who are healthy and active individuals. The possibility of incomplete information during recruitment poses a limitation to the study. This study does not address the long-term health effects of creatine supplementation.
All subjects will adhere to exercise protocol: participate in program 5 days a week for 4 weeks, monitor caloric intake through daily recordings, avoid the intake of other performance-enhancing supplements, and have no predisposing diseases or conditions.
In this study, an assessment of whether creatine supplementation is indeed a positive enhancer in the outcome of one's performance will be proven. This investigation is designed to examine creatine supplementation on muscle synthase, body composition, and heart rate.
The emergence of creatine supplementation has been a controversy in the fitness industry. A nonessential compound, creatine is ingested in hopes of improving one's muscular strength, endurance, performance, and the ability to recover from exercise. Once ingested, creatine comes into contact with phoAccording to Rawson and Clarkson, surveys show that 17-74% of athletes of different ages use creatine as a supplement in their respective sports (Rawson & Clarkson, 2003). With the popularity of creatine rising, it should come as no surprise that creatine supplementation accounts for $400 million in the U.S. in annual sales (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001). Creatine has evolved in aiding individuals in training such as resistance training and short, high-intensity activities.
This investigation will show whether creatine supplementation is a necessity for growth production, recovery, and overall athletic performance. Results will prove to support the hypothesis that creatine supplementation will ensue growth production, endurance, and recovery. A better understanding of the effects on short term usage will give those insight into the benefits one will experience. This in turn will continue to attract users of the supplement, thus continuing to increase its popularity among athletes and non-athletes. With proper nutrition, high-intensity exercises, and positive reinforcement, results will prove to show creatine should be a part of one's training program.