Water Polo:

December 27, 2023
By Abazar Habibinia, MD

Water polo is an aquatic Olympic sport in which two teams of seven players (including goalkeeper) compete with each other by trying to throw the ball into their opponent`s goal.

Water Polo Events:

Men

Women

Water Polo:
Energy Systems*		Anaerobic, ATP – CP	30%
		Anaerobic, Glycolysis	40%
		Aerobic	30%
Pre – Competition Carb Loading			Yes
Average Calories Burned per One Hour**			510
Endurance Diet Required			No
Risk of Muscle Breakdown (Rhabdomyolysis)***			Low
Risk of Sports Injuries			Low
Benefits from Creatine****			Moderate
Fitness Demands	Agility		Yes
	Endurance		++
	Explosive Power		Yes
	Speed		Yes

*See “Energy Systems” under the section of “Sports Nutrition”.

**Your body weight and body metabolism are important elements affecting the average calories you burn during any physical activities. This is the average amount of calories burned by a person with a body weight of 155 Ibs (70 Kg) within one hour of this sport.

***See “Post – Exercise Rhabdomyolysis” under the section of “Athletic Disorders”.

****See “Creatine Monohydrate” under the section of “Sports – Performance Enhancers”.