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 2005-03-18 11:32 AM |
Member 60 |  Subject: Creatine QuestionsI've been using Creatine on my weight lifting days and it really seems to help. I've used it in the past with good results, but that was before I started training for Tri's. I don't use it on days where I'm doing swimming, biking, or running, but wondering if I should. Are there any negative side effects in using Creatine while training? |
| 2005-03-18 11:48 AM in reply to: #131403 |
Expert 623   Issaquah, WA, | Subject: RE: Creatine Questions This thread has some useful information about creatine supplementation. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... |
| 2005-03-18 11:55 AM in reply to: #131403 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Creatine Questions Creatine is proven to help in gaining muscle mass. However, if you don't take it on a regular basis, you won't get your body stores to there fullest potential. Taking creatine only on days of lifting is only going to help mildly. I take it on everyday, but if i'm running/swimming/or biking, i try to take it afterwards to prevent cramping due to dehydration. Most triathletes don't take creatine because they are looking to be as lean as possible and loss weight to be faster. |
| 2005-03-18 1:00 PM in reply to: #131403 |
Veteran 187 Cleveland, OH | Subject: RE: Creatine Questions Additionally, a couple of comments. 1. My wife (BS in Kinesiology and Master's in Developmental Kinese) read a couple of studies that showed creatine gave no performance enhancement to endurance atheletes. 2. Creatine is not a "Take it today see results today" sort of supplement. You need to establish a certian level in your body and maintain it. Furthermore, it makes you retian water and therefore weight. I've only taken it once in the past and it made me look "fluffy" so I stopped. Doesn't seem like a good choice for a triathelete. At least not during the season. Perhaps if you are trying to add muscle in the off season. Then I could see it. HD Edited by Heavy-Dee 2005-03-18 1:02 PM |
| 2005-03-18 1:35 PM in reply to: #131452 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Creatine Questions Heavy-Dee - 2005-03-18 1:00 PM Additionally, a couple of comments. 1. My wife (BS in Kinesiology and Master's in Developmental Kinese) read a couple of studies that showed creatine gave no performance enhancement to endurance atheletes. 2. Creatine is not a "Take it today see results today" sort of supplement. You need to establish a certian level in your body and maintain it. Furthermore, it makes you retian water and therefore weight. I've only taken it once in the past and it made me look "fluffy" so I stopped. Doesn't seem like a good choice for a triathelete. At least not during the season. Perhaps if you are trying to add muscle in the off season. Then I could see it. HD Very good points. Endurance exercise uses carbs/glucoes as its energy source, so creatine has nothing to do with it. |
| 2005-03-18 2:00 PM in reply to: #131403 |
Expert 743 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Creatine Questions While it can make you retain water, you should up your water intake while on it. This will actually help keep the amount you maintain down. You should take it daily. As little as 3 grams a day would suffice, but you want to take it daily. I think any type of athlete can reap the benefits of creatine supplementation. |
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