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Maughan & Gleeson: The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance

Chapter 06

  1. Why is creatine supplementation thought to be an effective ergogenic aid in the performance of multiple sprint activities?
  2. Why do the rates of phosphocreatine breakdown and lactate accumulation decline with repeated sprints?
  3. Explain why a high dietary carbohydrate intake may be important for a soccer player.
  4. What factors influence the rate of phosphocreatine resynthesis during recovery from a sprint?