Creatinine values during a competitive season in elite athletes involved in different sport disciplines
Banfi, G.; Del Fabbro, M.; Lippi, G.
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 48(4): 479-482
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-4707 PMID: 18997651 Document Number: 618454
Aim. The authors aimed at studying creatinine concentrations in elite male athletes of rugby, alpine ski and cyclism, characterized from different Body Mass Index (BMI) to evaluate modifications during the competitions season. Methods. Creatinine was measured by Jaffe method in 44 top-level athletes (18 rugbyists, 13 skiers, and 13 cyclists) before the start of training and competitions and during the competitions season, three times for rugbyists and skiers, and two times for cyclists.