What type of exercise primarily uses stored creatine phosphate?

The type of exercise that primarily utilizes stored creatine phosphate is high-intensity sprinting. During high-intensity activities, the body requires immediate bursts of energy, which can be efficiently produced through the quick breakdown of creatine phosphate stored in the muscles. This metabolic pathway allows the body to regenerate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) rapidly, enabling short-duration, high-effort activities like sprinting to be performed at maximum capacity.

In contrast, long-distance running primarily relies on aerobic metabolism, which uses oxygen to convert carbohydrates and fats into energy over extended periods. Weight lifting involves short, intense bursts of effort, but it is generally less reliant on creatine phosphate compared to the maximal effort of sprinting. Yoga emphasizes flexibility and strength rather than high-intensity bursts of energy, making it less relevant to the exercise forms that rely predominantly on stored creatine phosphate.