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Post by LeSwagg James Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:29 pm

Anybody here use it while working out? I'm thinking about trying it out.. So far I just use Whey Protein

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Post by BiasedMilanFan3 Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:27 pm

Yeah I use it.
Specifically I use 'Cell Mass' by BSN.

It won't make your muscles grow, because that's protein's job. But it is FANTASTIC for increasing strength. Even though it may take about a month to get into your system, you should slowly see an increase in the weight your pushing. I found that when creatine, eventually, is in your system and working properly, you have much mower energy and power during workouts

Creatine is a great product for intermediate bodybuilders but DO NOT use specifically creatine monohydrate. That stuff makes you hold heaps of water. It'd be best to do your research before hand and find a creatine that doesn't consist of creatine monohydrate
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Post by Babun Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:59 pm

Swagg_Johnson wrote:Anybody here use it while working out? I'm thinking about trying it out.. So far I just use Whey Protein

Don't use anything if you don't need to is my advice Very Happy Are you a pro in some sport? If not, you don't even need extra protein Very Happy
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Post by BiasedMilanFan3 Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:06 pm

Babun's got a point

I would only advise you take creatine if you've plateaued and you NEED the extra push, then use creatine. If your going up in your weight every 1 or 2 months, you don't need to take creatine.
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Post by JuvenelCuore Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:02 pm

From what I have heard in the locker-room, all it does is fill you with water ?

I also heard that once you stop taking it, you lose the water that has filled you ? Or something like that. All I know is that there are after-effects to suddenly not taking it anymore so be prepared for that.

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Post by LeSwagg James Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:43 am

BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:Yeah I use it.
Specifically I use 'Cell Mass' by BSN.

It won't make your muscles grow, because that's protein's job. But it is FANTASTIC for increasing strength. Even though it may take about a month to get into your system, you should slowly see an increase in the weight your pushing. I found that when creatine, eventually, is in your system and working properly, you have much mower energy and power during workouts

Creatine is a great product for intermediate bodybuilders but DO NOT use specifically creatine monohydrate. That stuff makes you hold heaps of water. It'd be best to do your research before hand and find a creatine that doesn't consist of creatine monohydrate

Lol.. I've been reading that creatine monohydrate is the best by far.. Yeah it retains water but water is good four your muscle, it keeps it in an anabolic state to grow.. And then when you go off it you lose the water weight but the muscle mass and strength is supposed to stay in tact
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Post by LeSwagg James Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:46 am

babun1024 wrote:
Swagg_Johnson wrote:Anybody here use it while working out? I'm thinking about trying it out.. So far I just use Whey Protein

Don't use anything if you don't need to is my advice Very Happy Are you a pro in some sport? If not, you don't even need extra protein Very Happy

No I'm not lol.. I know you don't NEED supplements, but they do help

BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:Babun's got a point

I would only advise you take creatine if you've plateaued and you NEED the extra push, then use creatine. If your going up in your weight every 1 or 2 months, you don't need to take creatine.

I'm just starting out seriously working out, went up like 8 pounds in a month lol.. I'll just want to try it out, I can always stop

JuvenelCuore wrote:From what I have heard in the locker-room, all it does is fill you with water ?

I also heard that once you stop taking it, you lose the water that has filled you ? Or something like that. All I know is that there are after-effects to suddenly not taking it anymore so be prepared for that.

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The water is supposed to be good for your muscle, when you stop using it you will lose the water but not the muscle.... Supposedly lol
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Post by BiasedMilanFan3 Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:28 pm

Swagg_Johnson wrote:Lol.. I've been reading that creatine monohydrate is the best by far.. Yeah it retains water but water is good four your muscle, it keeps it in an anabolic state to grow.. And then when you go off it you lose the water weight but the muscle mass and strength is supposed to stay in tact

No, you will lose your strength. Creatine fuels your ATPs (your muscles primary resource for energy). Taking away Creatine is taking away your muscles new resource for power and strength.

And creatine will assist in muscle growth (via the heavier weight you can push int he gym) but it will not directly result in muscle growth. The whey protein you're taking is what will actually make your muscles grow.

JuvenelCuore wrote:From what I have heard in the locker-room, all it does is fill you with water ?

I also heard that once you stop taking it, you lose the water that has filled you ? Or something like that. All I know is that there are after-effects to suddenly not taking it anymore so be prepared for that.

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When you finish using it, the ingredients in it will dissolve or pass through your body and the ingredients that encourage water retention in your body will go to. So your body may appear "dry" a week or so after you're done with it.

It's very important to read the label in regards to instructions. You need to take a break from creatine also. I do 8 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
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Post by Babun Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:16 pm

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babun1024 wrote:
Swagg_Johnson wrote:Anybody here use it while working out? I'm thinking about trying it out.. So far I just use Whey Protein

Don't use anything if you don't need to is my advice Very Happy Are you a pro in some sport? If not, you don't even need extra protein Very Happy

No I'm not lol.. I know you don't NEED supplements, but they do help

BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:Babun's got a point

I would only advise you take creatine if you've plateaued and you NEED the extra push, then use creatine. If your going up in your weight every 1 or 2 months, you don't need to take creatine.

I'm just starting out seriously working out, went up like 8 pounds in a month lol.. I'll just want to try it out, I can always stop
If you want to lose weight, you better train your legs and balance the diet ( most of your muscle weight is concentrated there) Very Happy It's a lot more effective than creatine, working out the upper body only etc. Very Happy
The best way, eat less calories than you need per day but don't reduce drastically, work out your upper body to lose carbonhydrate reserves first and then run like Forst Gump Very Happy I do it often after winters Very Happy
About foreign substances, it's not your mobile phone, pet or something else, its' your body. You'll keep it until you get old and eventually die. I would never experiment with my body. The only thing I take is 30g protein pulver per day mixed with banana and milk Very Happy I train 3 times per week Very Happy
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Post by LeSwagg James Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:38 pm

Oh I didn't mean that I'm fat lol.. I mean since I been hitting the gym I gained like 8 pounds, some ok muscle too Very Happy



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Post by spanky Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:39 pm

at the start of the workout creatine gives u extra strength, as your muscles get pumped up with water you will find it hard to flex your muscle. monohydrate is the best, but be careful you shouldnt take it more than 3 months, the usual cycle is 1 month on and off, 3 months is the max before it starts to take a toll on ur internal organs.
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Post by LeSwagg James Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:40 pm

BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:No, you will lose your strength. Creatine fuels your ATPs (your muscles primary resource for energy). Taking away Creatine is taking away your muscles new resource for power and strength.

And creatine will assist in muscle growth (via the heavier weight you can push int he gym) but it will not directly result in muscle growth. The whey protein you're taking is what will actually make your muscles grow.

Well yeah I know how it works but I was thinking that even when you come off of it your muscles will still be bigger than before since creatine helped them get there?

Bigger muscles = More strength right lol?
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Post by LeSwagg James Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:41 pm

spanky489 wrote:at the start of the workout creatine gives u extra strength, as your muscles get pumped up with water you will find it hard to flex your muscle. monohydrate is the best, but be careful you shouldnt take it more than 3 months, the usual cycle is 1 month on and off, 3 months is the max before it starts to take a toll on ur internal organs.

I don't think there has been any scientific evidence that it messes up organs....
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Post by spanky Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:03 pm

Swagg_Johnson wrote:
spanky489 wrote:at the start of the workout creatine gives u extra strength, as your muscles get pumped up with water you will find it hard to flex your muscle. monohydrate is the best, but be careful you shouldnt take it more than 3 months, the usual cycle is 1 month on and off, 3 months is the max before it starts to take a toll on ur internal organs.

I don't think there has been any scientific evidence that it messes up organs....

thats because its a relatively new supplement and do some searches on google, im sure u will find some facts on long term side effects of creatine...
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Post by Raptorgunner Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:30 pm

JuvenelCuore wrote:From what I have heard in the locker-room, all it does is fill you with water ?

I also heard that once you stop taking it, you lose the water that has filled you ? Or something like that. All I know is that there are after-effects to suddenly not taking it anymore so be prepared for that.

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Post by BiasedMilanFan3 Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:02 am

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BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:No, you will lose your strength. Creatine fuels your ATPs (your muscles primary resource for energy). Taking away Creatine is taking away your muscles new resource for power and strength.

And creatine will assist in muscle growth (via the heavier weight you can push int he gym) but it will not directly result in muscle growth. The whey protein you're taking is what will actually make your muscles grow.

Well yeah I know how it works but I was thinking that even when you come off of it your muscles will still be bigger than before since creatine helped them get there?

Bigger muscles = More strength right lol?

Generally that's true
But there's some ways you can gain strength and not muscle
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Post by LeSwagg James Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:00 am

BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:
Swagg_Johnson wrote:
BiasedMilanFan3 wrote:No, you will lose your strength. Creatine fuels your ATPs (your muscles primary resource for energy). Taking away Creatine is taking away your muscles new resource for power and strength.

And creatine will assist in muscle growth (via the heavier weight you can push int he gym) but it will not directly result in muscle growth. The whey protein you're taking is what will actually make your muscles grow.

Well yeah I know how it works but I was thinking that even when you come off of it your muscles will still be bigger than before since creatine helped them get there?

Bigger muscles = More strength right lol?

Generally that's true
But there's some ways you can gain strength and not muscle

Yeah but if your working out you will be getting the strength and growth naturally.. Creatine just amplifies that.. Looks like a win win for me.. eco smile
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Post by hrealmadrid Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:36 pm

Never take it, all natural is the way to go Thumbs up
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