Creatine question

gettingripped · 03-11-2009, 09:47 AM

I am taking creatine only after my workout. It says to take it everyday, but on the days i dont workout, im not really doing that much physical stuff, so wouldnt it be pretty well pointless to take it?? I would love to do a split but dont have the time to go to the gym that much.
thanks

highpockets · 03-11-2009, 11:33 AM

I believe the idea of most supplements is to keep it in your system. Your body is using the supplement to rebuild/repair muscle even on your off days. Remember, you tear down muscle when you are working out and you make your gains when you are not working out. With creatine, you have a loading period, maintenance period and an off period. The label should explain this.

Personally, I take a shot of creatine before working out followed by a post workout whey protein shake. After my evening meal I sometimes mix in some creatine with my nighttime protein shake. Creatine is relatively cheap so I don't worry about the cost too much and I do take it even on off days.

You will get different recommendations here. The best advice I can give you is to experiment and see what works best for you, but I take all of my supplements even on my off days.

The only supplement I can think of NOT taking on a non-workout day would be something in the line of a Nitric Oxide supplement like NO Explode or Superpump 250, even though their labels recommend that you do take it even on off days.

Hope this helps!

zombul · 03-11-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highpockets

I believe the idea of most supplements is to keep it in your system. Your body is using the supplement to rebuild/repair muscle even on your off days. Remember, you tear down muscle when you are working out and you make your gains when you are not working out. With creatine, you have a loading period, maintenance period and an off period. The label should explain this.

Personally, I take a shot of creatine before working out followed by a post workout whey protein shake. After my evening meal I sometimes mix in some creatine with my nighttime protein shake. Creatine is relatively cheap so I don't worry about the cost too much and I do take it even on off days.

You will get different recommendations here. The best advice I can give you is to experiment and see what works best for you, but I take all of my supplements even on my off days.

The only supplement I can think of NOT taking on a non-workout day would be something in the line of a Nitric Oxide supplement like NO Explode or Superpump 250, even though their labels recommend that you do take it even on off days.

Hope this helps!

I agree, I am one of the guys who even loads on it and do feel it's necessary to take on off days.

**nni** · 03-11-2009, 03:32 PM

im of the opposite view, i do not believe in loading, but it should be taken everyday. creatine doesnt work on first dose, creatine levels need to be saturated, it takes some time. after several weeks of continuous use, i wouldnt take everyday, but i also wouldnt go to that until i get to that point in time.

**Merkaba** · 03-11-2009, 09:42 PM

everyday

plums_jp · 03-11-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

everyday

agreed... keep it steady and saturated in you...

gettingripped · 03-11-2009, 10:29 PM

ok thanks guys, the only reason i asked is because i hate taking it in the morning sense i hate the taste and it gives a stomach ache

**Merkaba** · 03-12-2009, 01:17 AM

um...take it later

**Prince** · 03-12-2009, 01:04 PM

everyday, even off days.

AllOut · 03-15-2009, 07:21 PM

A nice bene of taking it every day is possible Growth Hormone increases as well...

baz964 · 03-18-2009, 08:06 AM

Hiya

Been looking into creatine for my own use in future, seems there's 2 schools of thought:

To load first and then maintain after that everyday or to take an equal amount everyday. After 4 weeks or so there doesn't seem any difference in performance

Hope it helps

Brad

achamp1121 · 04-21-2009, 09:56 AM

agree, take it every day. I take it every day, but on my off day I usually only use about half as much as i would on a training day, cause its so expensive.

Ngordyn · 04-21-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by achamp1121

agree, take it every day. I take it every day, but on my off day I usually only use about half as much as i would on a training day, cause its so expensive.

???????? what do you buy

i just bought a 400g tub for 20 bucks i take 5g's a day .........thats 80 days .......for 20 bucks

**Prince** · 04-21-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ngordyn

???????? what do you buy

i just bought a 400g tub for 20 bucks i take 5g's a day .........thats 80 days .......for 20 bucks

you can get 1000grams of creatine monohydrate from Bodybuilding.com for only $18.99
Higher Power Micronized Creatine

Ngordyn · 04-21-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

you can get 1000grams of creatine monohydrate from Bodybuilding.com for only $18.99
Higher Power Micronized Creatine

should have looked there first

well i have my next buy in line

Kevsworld · 04-22-2009, 03:21 AM

I usually take 5-10 grams post workout. That's all I take. I'm sure that means it has taken longer for it to build up in my system, but that's OK with me.

Ngordyn · 04-22-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevsworld

I usually take 5-10 grams post workout. That's all I take. I'm sure that means it has taken longer for it to build up in my system, but that's OK with me.

how much do you weigh?

and take a teaspoon on your morning off days as well , trust me you'll thank me for it

egodog48 · 04-22-2009, 04:33 PM

Its only typical to load with creatine monohydrate. You dont really need to load with anything else.

But I have changed my mind on the actual running of creatine. I once believed only workout days prior to workout, but I now side with these guys that you really need to take it everyday.

vader · 04-22-2009, 07:11 PM

what is the actual advantage of creatine? I used to take it but then when i stopped I lost all the weight I gained from it. Now keep in mind I was new to training but I have never taken it since then and that was 10 years ago. Is it really necessary?

**Prince** · 04-22-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

what is the actual advantage of creatine? I used to take it but then when i stopped I lost all the weight I gained from it. Now keep in mind I was new to training but I have never taken it since then and that was 10 years ago. Is it really necessary?

SERIOUSLY?

it's the most scientifically proven supplement in existence for size and strength (something like 400+ scientific studies), we don't really need to say much more than that, do some searching here or on the net....yes, you will lose the intra-muscular water if you stop taking it which is why you don't stop.

vader · 04-22-2009, 10:00 PM

thats ok, I would radther spend my money on food

egodog48 · 04-22-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

thats ok, I would radther spend my money on food

to each their own, but its typically cheap enough that everyone can afford it without breaking the bank.

**Prince** · 04-22-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

thats ok, I would radther spend my money on food

great response, so why are you in the supplement forum?

vader · 04-22-2009, 10:16 PM

I was just asking, is that ok?

**Prince** · 04-22-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

I was just asking, is that ok?

sure, ask whatever you like, but if supplements are a waste of money in your opinion why bother?

vader · 04-22-2009, 10:20 PM

I never said anything about creatine being a waste of money.
I asked if was it really necessary.

**Prince** · 04-22-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

I never said anything about creatine being a waste of money.
I asked if was it really necessary.

You said you would rather spend money on food, to me that is saying that creatine is not worth the extra $ to you.

No supplements are "necessary", that is why they're called supplements, however certain supplements are worth the money: multi-vitamin, whey protein, EFA's and creatine would be the top 4 if you goal is to gain muscle.

vader · 04-22-2009, 10:32 PM

but if it only keeps water in the muscle are you really gaining muscle? And creatine is not worth the money to me.
Look Prince, I am not trying to start arguments around here. I am trying to be a part of this board, I have been a member for a long time and usually I don't say much. I left another board because the Administartor was being a jerk to everyone and too full of himself, so now I am spending more time here hoping to find a new internet home.
I am not bashing anyone who spends their money on whatever they want to spend it on. I do take creatine and think it is not worth the money, it is my opinion.

**Prince** · 04-22-2009, 11:14 PM

I am not arguing, I answered your questions and asked you a few questions.

danzik17 · 04-22-2009, 11:24 PM

Increased water in the muscle = increased strength = increased training stimulus = increased muscle mass.

It doesn't need to DIRECTLY cause muscle gain.

03-11-2009, 09:47 AM	#1
gettingripped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 46	Creatine question I am taking creatine only after my workout. It says to take it everyday, but on the days i dont workout, im not really doing that much physical stuff, so wouldnt it be pretty well pointless to take it?? I would love to do a split but dont have the time to go to the gym that much. thanks

03-11-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
nni Driven Sports Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,665	im of the opposite view, i do not believe in loading, but it should be taken everyday. creatine doesnt work on first dose, creatine levels need to be saturated, it takes some time. after several weeks of continuous use, i wouldnt take everyday, but i also wouldnt go to that until i get to that point in time. www.getds.com www.drivensports.co.uk

03-11-2009, 09:42 PM	#5
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	everyday Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

03-12-2009, 01:17 AM	#8
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	um...take it later Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

03-12-2009, 01:04 PM	#9
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,395 Photos: 356	everyday, even off days. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

03-11-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
highpockets STILL workin' it! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 308	I believe the idea of most supplements is to keep it in your system. Your body is using the supplement to rebuild/repair muscle even on your off days. Remember, you tear down muscle when you are working out and you make your gains when you are not working out. With creatine, you have a loading period, maintenance period and an off period. The label should explain this. Personally, I take a shot of creatine before working out followed by a post workout whey protein shake. After my evening meal I sometimes mix in some creatine with my nighttime protein shake. Creatine is relatively cheap so I don't worry about the cost too much and I do take it even on off days. You will get different recommendations here. The best advice I can give you is to experiment and see what works best for you, but I take all of my supplements even on my off days. The only supplement I can think of NOT taking on a non-workout day would be something in the line of a Nitric Oxide supplement like NO Explode or Superpump 250, even though their labels recommend that you do take it even on off days. Hope this helps!

03-11-2009, 10:29 PM	#7
gettingripped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 46	ok thanks guys, the only reason i asked is because i hate taking it in the morning sense i hate the taste and it gives a stomach ache

03-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
AllOut Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Desert SW Posts: 18	A nice bene of taking it every day is possible Growth Hormone increases as well...

03-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#11
baz964 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17	Hiya Been looking into creatine for my own use in future, seems there's 2 schools of thought: To load first and then maintain after that everyday or to take an equal amount everyday. After 4 weeks or so there doesn't seem any difference in performance Hope it helps Brad

04-21-2009, 09:56 AM	#12
achamp1121 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 6	agree, take it every day. I take it every day, but on my off day I usually only use about half as much as i would on a training day, cause its so expensive.

04-22-2009, 03:21 AM	#16
Kevsworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 93	I usually take 5-10 grams post workout. That's all I take. I'm sure that means it has taken longer for it to build up in my system, but that's OK with me. Kevin StrongandFit.net

04-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#18
egodog48 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 356	Its only typical to load with creatine monohydrate. You dont really need to load with anything else. But I have changed my mind on the actual running of creatine. I once believed only workout days prior to workout, but I now side with these guys that you really need to take it everyday. PAL Rep My thoughts, views, and suggestions are purely that of my own and do not represent Palo Alto Labs.

04-22-2009, 07:11 PM	#19
vader Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 427 Photos: 9	what is the actual advantage of creatine? I used to take it but then when i stopped I lost all the weight I gained from it. Now keep in mind I was new to training but I have never taken it since then and that was 10 years ago. Is it really necessary?

04-22-2009, 10:00 PM	#21
vader Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 427 Photos: 9	thats ok, I would radther spend my money on food

04-22-2009, 10:16 PM	#24
vader Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 427 Photos: 9	I was just asking, is that ok?

04-22-2009, 10:20 PM	#26
vader Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 427 Photos: 9	I never said anything about creatine being a waste of money. I asked if was it really necessary.

04-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#28
vader Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 427 Photos: 9	but if it only keeps water in the muscle are you really gaining muscle? And creatine is not worth the money to me. Look Prince, I am not trying to start arguments around here. I am trying to be a part of this board, I have been a member for a long time and usually I don't say much. I left another board because the Administartor was being a jerk to everyone and too full of himself, so now I am spending more time here hoping to find a new internet home. I am not bashing anyone who spends their money on whatever they want to spend it on. I do take creatine and think it is not worth the money, it is my opinion.

04-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#29
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,395 Photos: 356	I am not arguing, I answered your questions and asked you a few questions. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

04-22-2009, 11:24 PM	#30
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,072	Increased water in the muscle = increased strength = increased training stimulus = increased muscle mass. It doesn't need to DIRECTLY cause muscle gain. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

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