Table 1 Physical characteristics of the two groups of participants. Values are presented as the mean ± SD
| Â | Placebo Group (n = 10) | Creatine Group (n = 11) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Pre | Post | Pre | Post |
Age (yr) | 27 ± 4 | - | 27 ± 5 | - |
Height (cm) | 181 ± 4 | - | 178 ± 7 | - |
Weight (kg) | 71.0 ± 6.0 | 71.2 ± 6.0 | 72.7 ± 6.6 | 73.4 ± 6.6* |
Total body water (L) | 40.4 ± 3.3 | 40.5 ± 3.2 | 41.0 ± 3.1 | 41.6 ± 3.2* |
Intracellular Water (L) | 21.9 ± 1.8 | 21.9 ± 1.8 | 22.2 ± 1.8 | 22.7 ± |
Extracellular Water (L) | 18.5 ± 1.5 | 18.5 ± 1.4 | 18.8 ± 1.4 | 18.9 ± 1.5 |
O2 max (L·min-1) | 4.3 ± 0.4 | - | 4.5 ± 0.4 | - |
O2 max (ml·kg·min-1) | 60.5 ± 4.7 | - | 61.4 ± 4.6 | - |
Max work rate (watts) | 350 ± 34 | - | 373 ± 31 | - |