Creatine is a popular dietary supplement because it’s safe, legal, and boosts athletic performance.
Creatine’s stellar reputation with athletes makes it a foundational supplement for power sport athletes like weight lifters and football players, but what about us cycling folk?
Should creatine have a place in the world of shaved legs and skinny arms?
That’s the general question explored in a new review article titled: “Creatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race.”
In this journal club post, we’ll look more closely at creatine while offering specific recommendations for how and why you may want to utilize creatine in your training.
Let’s jump in.
References:
Forbes, S. C., et al. (2023). “Creatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race.” J Int Soc Sports Nutr 20(1): 2204071.