Creatine
Caesar_3rd
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can anyone tell me the plus and minuses of creatine when weight training?
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Pluses: quick energ burst on max effort movements early on a workout.
Negatives: only that it costs a little money and takes a little time to build up a useable quantity.
It really is one of those supplements that if you can afford, it's kind of silly NOT to take when weight training.0 -
Strength, bulk and will give you more muscle mass. good for bulking
on the low down, it will retain water in your body... so if you want to start cutting for summer, stay away from it.
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I've avoided it so far because although I'm weight training, I still have a bit to lose.
Does it have any positive effects for runners? I'm training for a half marathon so just wondering if it can help in that domain.0 -
See I've heard it's ok to take during cutting because while cutting u lose strength and it helps maintain that strength0
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See I've heard it's ok to take during cutting because while cutting u lose strength and it helps maintain that strength
true, you can do that as well with minimal dosage...0 -
gave me headaches so bad i stopped using it after four days...
couldnt be bothered to go any further with it or give it another try, just going to be a hardcore au natural kinda guy!
i do this to feel good not subdued due to suplementation, Que the 99.9% of people who have had no reaction, this is only my experience.0 -
I've avoided it so far because although I'm weight training, I still have a bit to lose.
Does it have any positive effects for runners? I'm training for a half marathon so just wondering if it can help in that domain.
Creatine is used for power movements, so you won't get much benefit from it as a distance runner. Your body usually uses the creatine as an energy source for about 30-60 seconds...that's why it's great for lifting.0 -
I want to gain size, but the last thing I want is to get fat!0
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I've avoided it so far because although I'm weight training, I still have a bit to lose.
Does it have any positive effects for runners? I'm training for a half marathon so just wondering if it can help in that domain.
Creatine is used for power movements, so you won't get much benefit from it as a distance runner. Your body usually uses the creatine as an energy source for about 30-60 seconds...that's why it's great for lifting.
Thank you!0 -
I want to gain size, but the last thing I want is to get fat!
It will not make you fat. People use it while cutting all the time.0 -
I appreciate it. Are u suppose to alter your dosage while cutting as oppose to bulking?0
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I appreciate it. Are u suppose to alter your dosage while cutting as oppose to bulking?
I wouldn't. The protocol that works for me is 10 grams in my post workout shake. I dont use anything fancy, just plain Mono. Optimum Nutrition mono is high quality Creapure*0 -
Appreciate it man, the time and info..0
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One more question.. Do U take it everyday? Even on the days U don't workout?0
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Creatine's benefits are limited to the weight room. You won't benefit directly from it in your sport of choice unless you are a competitive weight lifter. But, to the extent that your sport benefits from strength training Creatine will indirectly benefit you by allowing you to lift harder.
I had a little problem with muscle cramps, but being careful to drink more fluids helped with that.0 -
YepOne more question.. Do U take it everyday? Even on the days U don't workout?0 -
One more question.. Do U take it everyday? Even on the days U don't workout?
You can, I do not. I do not buy into the "loading phase" and all that. I have done that in the past and I notice no difference doing it this way.0 -
Pros of Creatine: Sick pumps, bigger muscles and better workouts.
Cons of Creatine: Have to drink a metric **** ton of water or you'll get dehydrated and cramp/get headaches/have a bad time.0 -
I was told the Mono hydrate is the best to take?0
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I've heard its bad for you and coaches in sports won't allow it, is this true? How does it differ from protein shakes, like muscle milk? I Hike, run and do Pilates. I'm going for a fit, curvy, dancers body. Also is it addictive and does it cause any problems when you stop taking it?0
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Whats the difference from cutting, lifting weights to be healthy and bulking?0
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I've heard its bad for you and coaches in sports won't allow it, is this true? How does it differ from protein shakes, like muscle milk? I Hike, run and do Pilates. I'm going for a fit, curvy, dancers body. Also is it addictive and does it cause any problems when you stop taking it?
It is not bad for you, that is a old wives tale. It is 100% not addictive as its not a drug and causes no problems when you stop.0 -
I was told the Mono hydrate is the best to take?
I think so, find one that is german creapure as the ingredient0 -
Whats the difference from cutting, lifting weights to be healthy and bulking?
Bulking is when you eat at a surplus (take a peek at my diary if you'd like as that is my current goal) whilst cutting is when you eat at a deficit in an effort to lose fat.0 -
It's the cheapest so it's the most effective per $. Creatine is creatine unless you happen to be a non-responder of some sorts then I guess you'd have to try a different kind, monohydrate is most likely going to work for you though.I was told the Mono hydrate is the best to take?
Protein =/= Creatine
To put it simply creatine increases intracellular water retention (means it increases how much water is stored in your muscles, kind of like how salt increases the water stored inside/outside of your muscles), this means more ATP (primary source of energy for 'explosive' movements) for more energy for more reps using heavier weight. Heavier weight = more stimulus = more gains.0 -
It is relatively cheap and effective for lifting moderate to heavy weights. Creatine is in most meat sources naturally just not in large quantities and there are really no instant effects from taking it. It has to build up in your muscles for a couple weeks before you start noticing strength gains. Take the 3.5-5 grams of creatine monohydrate daily will work for almost everyone. Taking more will just be wasting it.
Most everyone I know that takes it has had zero side effect. I have not noticed any bloating or cramping while cutting or bulking. Just take the pure monohydrate and stay away from the companies that add a bunch of stuff to it.
There are some people that seem to be sensitive to it and there are also some people that dont see any results from it but for the majority it simply adds a little bit more strength to help with working out.0 -
I use Purple K creatine capsules. It gives me great endurance for all cardio activity, yoga and weight training. No loading required and I only take it on training days. It works VERY well ...no bloat either.0
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So, do U take it daily? Even on days U don't workout0
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bumping to read later0
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So, do U take it daily? Even on days U don't workout
Yep.0
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