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Does anyone here use creatine before doing Cathe's video's? Does it help alot with energy and increased strength?
Sasha
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trevor
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I had cramping in my calves when I used Creatine. I don't recall really feeling any different while on it. My muscles were more pumped but that's because creatine pulls water into your muscles, making them fuller.
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>I had cramping in my calves when I used Creatine. I don't
>recall really feeling any different while on it. My muscles
>were more pumped but that's because creatine pulls water into
>your muscles, making them fuller.
>Trevor
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Wow, that's disappointing..I wanted to try the serum...its supposed to be different from the powder and no bloating...did you use the powder? Thanks for you reply!
>recall really feeling any different while on it. My muscles
>were more pumped but that's because creatine pulls water into
>your muscles, making them fuller.
>Trevor
>
Wow, that's disappointing..I wanted to try the serum...its supposed to be different from the powder and no bloating...did you use the powder? Thanks for you reply!
Amysue
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Sasha,
I took creatine for a couple of months and I had really good strength gains. You have to drink a lot of water so you won't be dehydrated. Here's some info that I pulled off the Muscle&Fitness Hers website.
To Start:
3 grams of creatine er day (vs. 5 grams for males). Observe how your body responds over 4 - 6 weeks.
Timing:
20 - 30 minute after your workout with your postworkout carbohydrate and protein meal
Method:
Stir constantly to be sure the product is mixed well. You might try new products that promise better solubility and ease of use. Drink lots of water, too.
Competitive Athletes:
Try in the off season as a test, but be sure to simulate your competitive environment (training intensity, volume, frequency, diet) and note the effect on your physique and training.
Result:
A possible gain of 1/2 - 2 pounds of lean body mass in 4 - 6 weeks. Remember, this will be added lean mass, not fat.
I had good results, but drank a lot of water. I also lifted very heavy in a gym setting with my husband as a spotter and coach. I went from benching 55lbs to 90lbs. Some of my stength gains I feel that I have partially retained from taking creatine. I may try it again in the near future. Let us know how the type of creatine you'll be taking works for you.
Amy
I took creatine for a couple of months and I had really good strength gains. You have to drink a lot of water so you won't be dehydrated. Here's some info that I pulled off the Muscle&Fitness Hers website.
To Start:
3 grams of creatine er day (vs. 5 grams for males). Observe how your body responds over 4 - 6 weeks.
Timing:
20 - 30 minute after your workout with your postworkout carbohydrate and protein meal
Method:
Stir constantly to be sure the product is mixed well. You might try new products that promise better solubility and ease of use. Drink lots of water, too.
Competitive Athletes:
Try in the off season as a test, but be sure to simulate your competitive environment (training intensity, volume, frequency, diet) and note the effect on your physique and training.
Result:
A possible gain of 1/2 - 2 pounds of lean body mass in 4 - 6 weeks. Remember, this will be added lean mass, not fat.
I had good results, but drank a lot of water. I also lifted very heavy in a gym setting with my husband as a spotter and coach. I went from benching 55lbs to 90lbs. Some of my stength gains I feel that I have partially retained from taking creatine. I may try it again in the near future. Let us know how the type of creatine you'll be taking works for you.
Amy
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kewl..thanks for all the info Amy..I will def let you know how it works for me! Thanks again!
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trevor
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I used powder and it's been a few years so maybe with serum you will get better results.
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I hope so..i'm gonna try the serum..i will post how it works..thanks for your info too Trevor, much appreciated!
Hi Sasha,
I've been thinking about trying Creatine myself. I'm a ectomorph that has a really hard time gaining muscle. You might find this article about muscle building supplements interesting:
http://www.nutritionexpress.com/pls...38&treq=a1&mid=ar&sub=&itm=&dgp=145&pg=&sch=s
Angela
I've been thinking about trying Creatine myself. I'm a ectomorph that has a really hard time gaining muscle. You might find this article about muscle building supplements interesting:
http://www.nutritionexpress.com/pls...38&treq=a1&mid=ar&sub=&itm=&dgp=145&pg=&sch=s
Angela
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Hi Angela!
Kewl article..thanks so much!!
Kewl article..thanks so much!!
naughtoj
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I used creatine for a while and liked it as well. However, it will probably make the scale go up, so for all you ladies out there, don't get freaked out. I had a little of that "freakiness" too and was a little disturbed when I just kept gaining. I do think it is important to try and lift heavy as well while you take it. I have tried the cheap stuff as well as the more expensive and must say that "Cell Tech" gave me the best results. It is creatine mixed with a flavored powder and is VERY pricey. Just couldn't justify continuing to buy it!! But, it seemed to work well.
DH is training via the Muscle and Fitness GET HUGE program (te-he!), so we went out and spent our X mas money on supplements. Just Myoplex and L-Glutamine and Creatine. He wanted the fat burners but I vetoed that right away. Fat burners make no sense to me. Once you stop taking them you fall right back to that metabolic disadvantage.. Please keep me posted on all of your guys' results and which products you used. X Rated makes a cheap powder (creatine).....says it is 99% pure, but it is not micronized, which I heard was better. Anyone?
Janice
But, it seemed to work well.DH is training via the Muscle and Fitness GET HUGE program (te-he!), so we went out and spent our X mas money on supplements. Just Myoplex and L-Glutamine and Creatine. He wanted the fat burners but I vetoed that right away. Fat burners make no sense to me. Once you stop taking them you fall right back to that metabolic disadvantage.. Please keep me posted on all of your guys' results and which products you used. X Rated makes a cheap powder (creatine).....says it is 99% pure, but it is not micronized, which I heard was better. Anyone?
Janice