Why does an athlete like you need Creatine?

February 25, 2007 Posted 08:41 am

ATP is the form of energy that is used by the muscles in anaerobic activity (explosive movements that happen too quick to use oxygen as energy). This is what makes creatine ideal for most athletes. By consuming a creatine supplement, an athlete can create an environment in their cells where there is an abundance of creatine phosphate available, which allows for rapid replenishment of ATP. This leads to a readily available energy source so that the muscle is able to recuperate its energy much quicker and perform more work in a shorter time period.