Effects of Resistance-band Training and Creatine and Whey Protein

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Creatine Whey Protein: 3 grams creatine + 30 grams whey protein

Whey Protein: 30 grams Whey Protein

Study summary

The primary purpose of this research is to compare the effects of creatine monohydrate and/or whey protein supplementation during the first 10 weeks of a 20-week resistance-band training program on measures of body composition (whole-body lean tissue mass, total body water), arm and leg muscle thickness, upper- and lower-body muscle performance (i.e., strength, endurance) and functional ability (walking speed, balance). A secondary purpose of this research is to examine the effects of supplementation cessation (i.e., no creatine and/or whey protein supplementation) during the final 10 weeks of the 20-week resistance-band training program on these measures.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Whole-body lean mass (kg) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  Bioelectrical impedance analysis
• Strength (kg) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  1-repetition maximum leg press and chest press
• Endurance (number of repetitions to fatigue) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  Leg press and chest press
• Balance (Centre of Pressure) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  Force Plate
• Hydration (kg) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  Bioelectrical impedance analysis
• Gait Speed (meters) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  Walking distance
• Muscle Hypertrophy (cm) — baseline, week 10, week 20
  B-mode ultrasound

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