Creatine

Youstolemyname · 10 Aug 2007 at 10:13

Just having a second go with creatine. Tried it about the same time last year and got some good gains and really noticed the difference in energy levels in my workouts.

However, last year I got my creatine from H&B and it came with cycling instructions on the pack. This year I got it from myprotein and, as we all know, it comes with biro scribbled on the container.

So, what do you guys recommend with it? I have found so many different guides on the net. Some say load with it, others say just take 3g a day for 8 weeks solid. Last year I loaded with it for a week but cannot remember for the life of me how many grams a day I was loading on.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Youstolemyname · 10 Aug 2007 at 11:06

Chong Warrior said:
I don't take CEE anymore, can't say I noticed anything when using it and it tastes like ass and melts my tooth enamel. Monohydrate is the best sports supplement out there if you're looking for an increase in size and strength imho.

Also I think I'm right in saying it's the most studied supplement ever, with HMB second, and no dangers have been found from taking it.

I agree. I was absolutely amazed at how creatine mono improved my workouts. The first time I tried it, I was put on to it by a member of the GB hockey squad. He told me they were all on it and all their sprint times etc had improved.

I gave it a go and within a week or two I was lifting heavier, training longer and recovering faster.

Sure, some of the gains were water retention but I didn't half notice the loss of strength when I came off it.

So what would you recommend for a good cycle? 8 weeks of 3-5g daily split into 2.5g pre workout, 2.5 post?

Cheers for any help mate.

Youstolemyname · 10 Aug 2007 at 11:53

Will 3g per day be enough? Was thinking of taking 3g on non workout days in a glass of cranberry juice at breakfast and on workout days 3g in my post workout protein shake.

Cheers

Youstolemyname · 10 Aug 2007 at 12:07

^TANK^ said:
Do you not have a measuring scoop in the tub which takes exactly 5mg?

Nope

It's from myprotein.co.uk. so all I got was a 3.5g small scoop.

Youstolemyname · 26 Aug 2007 at 00:21

Well it's working. I can deffo work out harder, my 10 rep max bench went up 10kg in a week and I don't feel as stiff after each workout.

However, every time I drink alcohol I feel like my heart is going to leap from my chest! It doesn't beat faster, just more powerful. Dunno if this is just me or if anyone else has felt this?