There is a common misconception in the fitness world today. The misconception that the supplement Creatine is unhealthy, dangerous, and does not work. Some say it just aids in the creation of expensive urine. I am here posting today to explain why I believe Creatine is a vital supplement and should be added to your stack of post workout supplements.
Creatine is naturally occurring in your body as we speak. It is an ORGANIC acid. Believed by some to be a form of steroid. Creatine is by far not related to a steroid in anyway. Creatine is found in some meats, and certain proteins. Simply put Creatine aids in providing your ATP sources in your muscles with the energy needed to gain that extra boost. Your ATP sources are depleted with high intensity exercise such as: weight lifting or intense cardio training. It will help in producing more reps in the gym. More reps by feeding your muscles with that extra boost of energy needed after the muscle has been worked. Creatine feeds your muscles when they are tired to provide you with the ability to push out more reps, be more explosive, and have the extra energy needed to reach the next level of your workout.
Are you trying to get bigger or stronger? Creatine is perfect for you if it fits your goals in the gym. Now that we have discussed what Creatine is and how it can help you while working out, lets talk about how it can affect your body outside of the gym. Creatine provides your muscles with water to help restore them faster. In doing so your muscles will appear to be larger since more water is being stored within your muscles. Appearing bigger is good but Creatine has also been proven to help your muscles grow as it aids in performance and recovery. Now lets discuss the best type of Creatine and the best ways to consume it for your fitness goals.
Creatine Monohydrate:
-Creatine Monohydrate is the most popular, most widely used, and cheapest form of Creatine available.
How to take it:
- 3-5 grams per day to saturate your muscles.
or
- 15-25 grams per day for the first 5 days to load up the Creatine then switch to 3-5 grams per day to keep your muscles saturated.
Personally this is how I consume Creatine and is what I believe to work the best. Load with the 15-25 grams per day for 5 days then switch to a maintenance phase of 3-5 grams per day after your workout. Consuming Creatine after your workout will help with the absorption of Creatine by your muscles. It will also help with recovery. Add the 3-5 grams according to your body weight into your protein shake and consume. Consuming Creatine with Protein will be your best bet to maximize your gains.
*These are simply my views and opinions on the subject with the help of various studies and personal experience!*
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