Does creatine help with HIIT? — Supplement Database

Creatine and HIIT

As we learned in a previous post (Creatine and Cardio), there are various ways the body produces energy based on what type of activity we’re engaged in. We know creatine has the most potential to help when coupled with short bouts of exercise where energy needs are high: weight lifting or some sprints.

We also know creatine does not help much with lower intensity but longer duration activities such as long runs. High intensity exercise is characterized by, “brief, intermittent bouts of…