Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine effects of cold water immersion and creatine powder on signs of muscle damage and time of performance endurance. Using a random, blind-design, eight athletes participated in all four trials (14 days apart). Athletes performed a seated leg extension machine 5 sets × 20 rep after 30 minutes rest included either cold water immersion of lower body for 12 minutes (CWI trial), intake of 5g of Creatine powder (Cr trial), (CWI+Cr trial) or control trial. After that, athletes performed an incremental running protocol until volitional fatigue. Creatine kinase and myoglobin were significantly (=0.05) lower in trials of CWI and CWI+Cr. Aldolase and lactic dehydrogenase were significantly lower in Cr trial. Time of performance endurance was significantly longer in CWI+Cr trial. In conclusion, CWI, Cr, and CWI+Cr trials alleviated signs of muscle damage without suppression.
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Abu Mohammad, Mohammad and Haddad, Rakan
(2021)
"Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Creatine Powder on Signs of Muscle Damage and Time of Endurance of Physical Performance,"
An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 29:
Iss.
8, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol29/iss8/6