People didn’t lift more or less depending on whether they took creatine before or after their workout — they did the same amount of work in both cases.
Scientific Claim
Total training volume performed during 8 weeks of unilateral resistance training is similar between creatine-before and creatine-after conditions in young adults, indicating no behavioral compensation between supplementation timing groups.
Original Statement
“Total training volume performed was similar between conditions (P=0.56).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
This is a descriptive outcome reported with statistical equivalence (P=0.56). The abstract uses neutral language, and the claim correctly reflects the data without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
The study found that people did the same amount of lifting whether they took creatine before or after their workout, meaning they didn’t work harder or easier just because of when they took the supplement.