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Supplementing on rest days..
lisaw104
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Any thoughts on taking creatine on rest days.. I'm not sure what's best.. I've read mixed reviews and I usually take it post workout
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3-5 grams every day. timing doesn't matter.0
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Thank you0
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Other than when I’m cycling back on when I take 15 grams, I take 5 grams each day regardless of activity.0
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you don't need to cycle creatine. 15g is a waste, but it's dirt cheap so i guess it really doesn't matter.0
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I cycle off if I get into a situation where I won’t be lifting for a while. That happens less now that I’m doing crossfit, but no sense taking it when there won’t be muscle stimulation. I do the 15 for a few days, maybe it is placebo affect, but I do feel it come on better when I do that.0
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Can someone explain to me the benefits of creatine - esp for women?0
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To be honest, I stay away from all supplements. I think that you should get all your nutrients from regular food. When people say, "I can't get all the protein I need without my shakes," my first thought is, "then do you really need all that protein?"0
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Mummyadams wrote: »Can someone explain to me the benefits of creatine - esp for women?
Creatine provides a basic chemical that is used in energy production in the muscle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine). It is one of the only supplements that has been independently tested and proved to work. It also increases the water in muscle, which makes them look fuller (probably not what a woman would be going for). But it will help you lift more and go longer.
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Thanks for the feedback on creatine - I have purchased & started using Effervescent Creatine which requires no loading . I'm liking it and feel (could be in my head but I'll take it) I have extra energy which is awesome!
My question is .. do I take this on the days when I don't train?0 -
Mummyadams wrote: »Thanks for the feedback on creatine - I have purchased & started using Effervescent Creatine which requires no loading . I'm liking it and feel (could be in my head but I'll take it) I have extra energy which is awesome!
My question is .. do I take this on the days when I don't train?
I take the same supplements every day, regardless of training. The only thing I only take on crossfit days (three times a week) is BCAAs.
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Mummyadams wrote: »Thanks for the feedback on creatine - I have purchased & started using Effervescent Creatine which requires no loading . I'm liking it and feel (could be in my head but I'll take it) I have extra energy which is awesome!
My question is .. do I take this on the days when I don't train?
Yep, keep it consistent.
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Mummyadams wrote: »Thanks for the feedback on creatine - I have purchased & started using Effervescent Creatine which requires no loading . I'm liking it and feel (could be in my head but I'll take it) I have extra energy which is awesome!
My question is .. do I take this on the days when I don't train?
It's not in your head. That stuff works. Essentially it increases the amount of work you can do before you get tired.
I used it years ago. Since I'm trying to lose, not gain, I will forego it until I'm less flabby
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Yep, I'm rating it at the moment. The whole week week I've been in the top finishers which never usually happens. I haven't been lifting heavy due to shoulder issues but can't wait to see if there is an improvement there.0
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