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creatine before or after workout
Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:51 pm
Or does it matter?
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Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:59 pm to L1C4
Doesn't matter. Just take it consistently every day. It stays in your system so you don't need to worry about workout timing.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 6:03 pm to Hulkklogan
Yep just take consistent ED.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 6:13 pm to L1C4
What does creatine do, exactly?
Posted on 6/20/19 at 6:33 pm to Smalls
In laymen's terms, draws water into the muscle allowing extra nutrients to be drawn in and better leverages, providing strength gains which allows for muscle to be built.
This is dumbed down as shite. Google it if you want a more scientific explanation. It's the most researched supplement on Earth and has never been shown to not produce size and strength and doesn't have any real side effects
This is dumbed down as shite. Google it if you want a more scientific explanation. It's the most researched supplement on Earth and has never been shown to not produce size and strength and doesn't have any real side effects
Posted on 6/20/19 at 8:18 pm to lsu777
Is there a big difference in taking creatine vs drinking something like a muscle milk after working out?
Posted on 6/20/19 at 10:14 pm to lsu777
That and ATP
Posted on 6/21/19 at 5:04 am to Smalls
quote:
Is there a big difference in taking creatine vs drinking something like a muscle milk after working out?
Muscle Milk is protein - the building blocks of muscle
Creatine does what the other guy said.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 8:26 am to tenderfoot tigah
quote:
Muscle Milk is protein - the building blocks of muscle
Creatine does what the other guy said.
Protein is a dietary foundation. Creatine is a supplement for extra effect.
Muscle Milk will add to that general foundation, although Muscle Milk specifically has other stuff than protein.
Creatine has the specific effect listed above.
This post was edited on 6/21/19 at 8:27 am
Posted on 6/21/19 at 8:31 am to jennyjones
I was trying to avoid the whole atp rabbit hole 
Posted on 6/21/19 at 10:44 am to Hulkklogan
quote:When I read up on it, everything pointed to after.
Doesn't matter.
BTW, don't put it in a freshly opened beer.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 3:32 pm to Hulkklogan
Have y'all seen more success using a "loading phase" or just taking the same amount each day?
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:20 am to El Mattadorr
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ave y'all seen more success using a "loading phase" or just taking the same amount each day?
Most recommendations these days are to take 1-2 servings per day before or after workouts.
Loading phases and cycling on/ off creatine are older ideas that are typically not necessary.
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 10:21 am
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:37 am to jennyjones
What do you consider to be a serving?
Posted on 6/26/19 at 11:18 am to L1C4
Doesn't matter. The body isn't that sensitive. Same with protein and other things. Its a daily thing.
What is Creatine
Good vid on info about creatine.
What is Creatine
Good vid on info about creatine.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 1:11 pm to El Mattadorr
quote:
What do you consider to be a serving?
5 grams
Most people recommend taking 5-10 grams periworkout. 5 grams is probably adequate for most people
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 6/26/19 at 3:56 pm to jennyjones
quote:
Loading phases and cycling on/ off creatine are older ideas that are typically not necessary.
Loading does work. You get to the same saturation eventually though. Just takes longer.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:25 pm to lsu777
how about taking it before bed? Any immediate negative effect on sleep?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 9:14 pm to L1C4
Doesn’t matter. Just take every day.
Protein however needs to be ingested within an hour post-workout from all the research I’ve read.
Protein however needs to be ingested within an hour post-workout from all the research I’ve read.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 6:30 am to L1C4
So my kid is starting wrestling season. Anyone have any information or experiences with cycling on/off as he attempts to make weight? If he needs to drop some pounds before a match, how many days should he stop the Creatine to see a decrease in water weight? (He generally shouldn’t have to cut as he’s wrestling pretty close to his regular weight, but I’m more curious than anything).
Edit: I should add that I’m aware of the risk of a water/dehydration cut and use of Creatine.
Edit: I should add that I’m aware of the risk of a water/dehydration cut and use of Creatine.
This post was edited on 11/16/22 at 6:34 am
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