is creatine efficient for running speed workouts and other running or is it only good for lifting… if so how should i take creatine with track practice… thanks
I don’t think many people are going to answer this; use the search button!
Creatine helps any high intensity repeated activity.
http://t-nation.com/readTopic.do;jsessionid=8FB3FEC869B76EA762E9C4C4C1E0ECB0.hydra?id=768093
Great article and very sound in research. My own experience is that micronized or CEE is slightly better than monohydrate and velocity athletes will experience a cleaner transfer. While bloating may be obvious, slight hyper hydration is a risk. My own belief (no research but listening to the big brains explain the physiology) is that CEE is transported for those who have issues with membranes being “locked”. The CEE must be in capsules or find it tasting like castor oil! Strength and BBuilders should not invest into the CEE products because tissue velocity and morphology are not important issues.
Great article.
Again like Nikoluski said, this topic has been covered over and over here, just look it up.
Come on Clemson, ethyl-ester isn’t that bad ;).
I read and article yesterday suggesting that in certain cases, the pathway that creatine take in the body can form formaldyhde, which can mess up DNA!
I haven’t used creatine in a very long time. I think I’m gonna start up again. 5 grams a day sound about right?
My very subjective, completely unscientific experience:
Started GPP last month and took 3.9g so called pure Creatine Monohydrate 20 min before and immediately after workout.
(on training free days same amounts right before breakfast and dinner)
My strength improved considerably, but I don’t know how much the creatine contributed to that.
Got a considerable pump in my muscles, which started to feel unpleasant after 2 weeks intake.
Especially in lactic work it gave me a strange feeling, when your muscles swell more than usual.
Stopped taking it because my knees started swelling a little. I have no idea if the creatine caused the problem or heavy squats, DL and plyos.
Stopped Creatine, Legs-Weight and track work for a week and I’m ok again.
To sum it up: I guess it’s a good supplement for GPP. I can not imagine to do higher speed SE (like 200-300s) with it at all.
Been taking it for almost 4 weeks now, and the effects have been great. I think the key is maintaining proper hydration and staying consistent with the dosage. However, I’m playing football, and so there arent many time when I have to run more than 30 yards on a play.
good stuff!
Thanks! If you read it creatine isn’t that evil is it. Imagine the future if is was first used for patients with organic brain disorders?
What about the issue with humidity; once opened (package), creatine monohydrate should be consumed within 3 months or humidity will turn it into creatinine? Can anyone validate or refute this claim?
I use only creatine before competion by one month