Strength is the ability of an individual to produce a maximal force against resistance, although many include ‘power’ and ‘building muscle’ as similar terms. Increases in strength are gained from effective resistance training in combination with suitable nutritional strategies, such as the use of creatine and protein. This section focuses on creatine intake and provides you with theory and key tips on consumption to help you improve your performance.
This chemical 'reaction' represents the way that creatine, in the form of creatine phosphate, functions to regenerate ATP. ATP is the immediate energy source needed for the muscle to contract. By facilitating this reaction, the body has more energy to train harder and for longer.
" Creatine is an essential supplement for skiers as it supplies a valuable energy source needed for repeated high intensity workloads in training, both on snow and in the gym, therefore the athletes can perform at maximum levels longer and for more workloads and therefore get the strength and power gains needed. The carbohydrates are equally essential both as an energy supply and also to ensure that the creatine is absorbed and reaches the working muscles." Mark Tilston - Head Coach of the British Alpine Ski Team.
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