Creatine

Question: creatine.....? well im still going hrough my creatine loading phase and i missed school school today due to fever and my creatine is in my locker so i didnt get to take it today. will that affect me what should i do and dont tell me none of that its bad for you stuff. because im not gonna stop.

Answer: Creatine is one of the few supplements that has been proven to work. People that say it causes cramps or chest pains have no scientific research to back their claims. I wrote the majority of my thesis on creatine supplementation. I read hundreds of medical journals and conducted my own research and found creatine is safe. Since you took a day off, you need to start the loading phase over. This means for the first week, you need to take 20g a day, so you should take in about 25g, because monohydrate is not absorbed at 100%. After the first week you can cut down to 7g a day. Creatine phosphate has been proven to increase ATP levels in muscle fibers, ATP is responisble for short bursts of energy(i.e. weightlifting). Endurance athletes have shown no considerable gain from creatine supplementation. Hope this helps, feel free to email me with any further questions. I enjoy answering questions in my field of research. Chris M.S.,C.S.C.S.

Question: CREATINE!!!!!!!!!!??????????? i have been taking it for about 3 weeks now and at first i increased weight in everything...but i havent been getting all that bigger and there is no more drastic increases and i'm starting to think that it was a placebo for me...i knw it helps many ppl but i also know that there is a percentage of ppl that don't respond. its creatine monohydrate btw

Answer: Creatine does work, despite what people say about it. Remember, your probably not going to see a large change in size for at least 6 to 8 weeks, but your strength level should be increasing if your taking it correctly and your doing high weight low rep sets. Creatine is primarily a strength builder and when you get stronger you will eventually get bigger if you keep working at it. Dont get discouraged and train with all you got and you will start to get to where you want to be.

Question: What does creatine do for you and is it really necessary when trying to build muscles when working out? My husband lifts weights and he feels that he needs creatine and other supplements,but they seem like a waste of money to me. They are very expensive and it seems that lifting weights should be enough to get bigger. What does creatine or any other supplement do that just lifting weights can't.

Answer: Creatine and other supplements are not necessary but they do help. Well, at least some do. Creatine is the only supplement that I have taken that has actually done anything noticeable.

Question: How should I time my creatine intake before my workout and should I do it at all? How soon before my workout should I take creatine? Is it a good idea to take creatine before my workout? If I take creatine before my workout, is it more effective to do anaerobic first and then cardio or does it matter?

Answer: Im Not Sure I Take Whey Protein Before And After. If You Want Mass Gain Then Take Before And Deffintily After.

Question: Starting a weight training program - Take creatine from the start or get in a routine first? I have always lifted a little bit on the side but am now looking to get more serious with my lifting. Should I just do my lifting workouts without any creatine? Or should I just start off with creatine from the get-go? What are your personal experiences? I am also going to be making whey-protein drinks. When should I drink them? When should I use creatine? I'm a newbie, so help me out guys!

Answer: You should not start using creatine or protein until you've been lifting for about a year. You will already be getting bigger and stronger since you pretty much just started.. But if you do choose to use them then you should drink protein after. Creatine can be used before or after, but it would be better to use it after. For better results use them together. Not in the same shake but one after the other. Then they work together. I used creatine and protein when I first started lifting and I got strong quick but then I slowed down and now it's a little harder for me to get stronger than people who didn't do that. Plus if I use those supplements then they don't work very well. One last thing, if you take creatine drink at Least 100 ounces of water everyday.

Question: How can I mix creatine powder and gatorade powder into one container? I would like to mix my creatine powder right into my gatorade mix so I only have to scoop from one. I do not know what the correct proportioning would be so one larger scoop would be one dose of creatine and one of gatorade. Any help?

Answer: Hi There are so many things you need to understand and consider when taking creatine. This information should answer most of your questions. http://408bfdrc3mfe5cz942fovct0nq.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=CREATINE Hope you can get the information you need from here to clarify your concern.

Question: Is Creatine the most effective and healthiest supplement to use for building muscle? Ive been told Creatine mostly puts a lot of water in your muscles and doesnt help to build them much is that true? Also when is it most effective to take the supplement?

Answer: Your body already adds small amounts of Creatine to you muscle as you work out. Excessive creatine will cause kidney stones. This can be found out from a blood test for creatinine.

Question: How long before my creatine will start to workIm? Im taking amplified creatine 189 and i do about 100 situps and 100 pushups a night. i weight 207 have %11 body fat and am wondering how long until the creatine will kickin and i will start to get a six pack.

Answer: creatine does not directly affect muscle building.it helps increase strenght which therefor helps increase muscle mass,therefor it is not going to have a dramtic effect onyour abdominals.

Question: What is the difference between creatine powder and creatine pills? I went to GNC to buy creatine and the powder costs $9 for 50 servings while the pills cost $40 for 60 uses, why is so special about the pills?

Answer: Hi, If it is the same product, the pills cost more because of the process to make them pills. Powder is always cheaper and you get more servings. Unless the pills are made of the newer creatine like (Creatine Ethyl Ester) and the powder is Creatine Monohydrate. Hope this helps!

Question: What is a good creatine supplement that keeps results? I am looking for a creatine supplement that keeps results. I know creatine looses results because it allows water to get into your muscles its not necessarily muscle built. But what is something doesnt loose 80% of the muscle like creatine. What creatine supplement?

Answer: Creatine does work, its been scientifically proven. It helps in muscle recovery and provides energy during the workout (so you don't crash). Both of these are important in weight lifting, as you need to be able to train through an intensive workout at optimum levels(you don't wanna train muscles by performing half asked exercises because you have no energy left -- its ineffective and can be unsafe). Also, since it helps in recovery time, this allows you to get back to the gym instead of sitting home and waiting for the burn/pain from exercise to subside. Check out my blog on supplements, I try to educate newbies about supplements. http://exercisesupplement.blogspot.com/

Question: What kind of creatine should i use and how can i increase my bench? I am 15 years old and i weigh 130. my 1 rep max is 170 and i can do 135 x 10. Any recommendations on creatine. also i was wondering what i can do to increase my bench and is 200 1 rep max out of the question as a goal before august?

Answer: Whey Protein!

Question: How much Amplified Creatine 189 should I take in a day to bulk up? Im 5 '10 140 pounds trying to bulk up and im taking creatine, don't hate. Anyway i was wondering if i should take two pills before and 2 after? If not is it better to take them before i workout or after? If i do take 2 more then i should what are the effects?

Answer: Yeah, you are pretty skinny for your height, that's for sure. How many grams of Creatine are in each tablet? The best way to use Creatine is to buy the 100% Pharmeceutical Grade powder, as it digests more rapidly and you can actually feel it working after 15 - 20 mins., which is when you should begin your warm-up routine. Take 5 grams (approx. 1 teaspoon) with a 50/50 mix of juice and water. Drink at least 3 litres of the same DURING your workout as well. Do NOT use Creatine after your workout. That misinformation has been out there a long time and simpley does NOT work! Creatine is also a "cell-volumizer", meaning it gets into the muscle cells you are working on and retains fluid, allowing the muscle to look bigger and fuller. Taking Creatine after your workout will just make you p!ss out the creatine and fluid retention from your workout. To bulk up, you have to eat a lot of slow metabolizing carbs, like white or parboiled rice, potatoes, pasta and bread. Nassar El Sombaty - a Mr. Olympia legend - admits to eating 4 loaves of bread a day at the beginning of his career in order to bulk up. Eat at least 5 times a day, lift HEAVY, cheat, bounce, use momentum, do partials and work each set to complete failure. Never do more than 7 sets for any body part, and work each body part only once a week. Don't overtrain. Get lots of rest and sleep and don't waste your time on cardio if your goal is to gain and get big. Post wo, and before you go to bed, drink a glass of milk with soy protein and Glutamine in it. Stay away from the whey; it's just a scam. Soy has the same amino acid profile as whey, is cheaper, and most importantly, it stays in your body twice as long as whey. Eat big, think BIG, and lift heavy with intensity, focus and visualization. Remember: 5 grams before your workout - NONE during or after your wo.

Question: What type of creatine is recommended for athletes? I am an athlete wanting to increase muscle mass. I have been training without creatine, but would like to start a regiment. Any advice on specific products would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: Hi. If you go to the reference page's below, You will be able to find all the information you need. Be aware that basic forms of creatine convert to toxic cretanine long before they ever reach your muscles. This will give you a very puffy look, Also take into account that creatine dehydrates you, so you will need to increase your water intake. And water retention can give you overall weight gain and a bloated look. Do your research, Find the right product to suit your needs. For sure with training you will increase muscle density. Ask you doctor for his advice, Regarding the safe daily ammount you require.Good Luck to you.

Question: How well does creatine work as a muscle building supplement? If not creatine, what other (legal) supplements are recommended? I'm looking to add more bulk, as well as strength and tone. Also, keep in mind that I am a woman and adding bulk is a bit trickier. What do you suggest?

Answer: In reference to creatine. Your cells are composed of a mixed membrane that is hydrophobic (hates water) on the inside and hydrophyllic (loves water) on the outside. Creatine is a simply hydrophyllic so it cannot pass your cell's membrane completely and enter the cell where biologically it is used. So it just attaches itself to the outside of the cell and attracts water. That is why when people use it they appear to bulk up. Really the "bulk" is just water and no muscle mass has been added. Creatine is used by the body it is just that it can't get to where it is used. If a hydrophyllic group is added to it so that it can, it becomes a steroid and is then illegal. The best thing is to do different work out strategies that target strength, make sure you body has what it needs to build muscle, and ear healthy (high fruits, veggies, lean meats).

Question: I want to start taking a creatine supplement. How do you take creatine effectively for the best results? I need to boost through some of my plateaus, and if I am going to buy the product then I want to use it correctly so that it works. I am thinking I will just take the basic creatine monohydrate powder supplement if that helps answer the question. i am asking more in the sense of how much and how often.

Answer: Hope full;y I can shed some light on your questions! Plateaus are always a bumber, but can easily be overcome. I just want to throw in to change your workout up (sets/reps/weight/duration) and maybe your nutrition just to shock the body a little. O.k. here is some great info on creatine: Hope this helped: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9QeX0-tMY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-baBR5efgUk

Question: Is creatine considered a drug and can i get in trouble with probation for taking creatine tablets? I am currently on probation,i would like to start working out and i don't know if I am able to take creatine tablets can I?

Answer: oh you got nothing to worry about. if u are purchasing it at a health store... u have nothing to worry about.. its a workout supplment as u know.. its not a drug, just a supplment. like the same as if u were buying a vitamin.... as long as u do not do steroids... you'll be ok... just make sure u do not load the creatine, and cycle it on and off and u are better off with the powder