December 6, 201312 yr I wouldn't think an endurance athlete would benefit from creatine unless you are strength training.
December 6, 201312 yr Muscle recovery seems like a big one too. Yea it's pretty much what allows you to build muscle so quickly. Essentially you can work out harder, for longer and it requires less down time in between for your muscles to recover. The only thing to keep in mind is that just because your muscles are recovered doesn't mean your ligaments/joints are. I've seen a lot of guys rip/tear things from essentially over use. Just something to keep in mind.
December 6, 201312 yr Yea it's pretty much what allows you to build muscle so quickly. Essentially you can work out harder, for longer and it requires less down time in between for your muscles to recover. The only thing to keep in mind is that just because your muscles are recovered doesn't mean your ligaments/joints are. I've seen a lot of guys rip/tear things from essentially over use. Just something to keep in mind. The studies I've read that seem to support recovery benefits especially in endurance athletes were based on the individuals taking extremely high levels of creatine. The recommended daily dose is 5mg and one study I read said the participants were taking 4-6x that amount. I'm far from an expert on it but I would be Leary of taking that much. At 5mg I personally don't see much recovery benefit, if any, from creatine.
December 6, 201312 yr The studies I've read that seem to support recovery benefits especially in endurance athletes were based on the individuals taking extremely high levels of creatine. The recommended daily dose is 5mg and one study I read said the participants were taking 4-6x that amount. I'm far from an expert on it but I would be Leary of taking that much. At 5mg I personally don't see much recovery benefit, if any, from creatine. Do you currently take creatine? The stuff that I've read has generally said to take 5mg per 100 lbs of body weight.
December 6, 201312 yr Do you currently take creatine? The stuff that I've read has generally said to take 5mg per 100 lbs of body weight. Yes. Most things I've read said anything over 5mg per day is a waste and could cause kidney issues. I try to stick to the 5mg per day and if I'm seeing gains I figure it's working.
December 8, 201312 yr Today's workout--- 45 minutes of: Cardio shoulders biceps triceps abs gluts quads Shoveling snow! :lol2:
December 8, 201312 yr Author I created a workout yesterday. 45 different exercises, 45 seconds each (15 second rest), 45 minutes. Rotated each exercise between plyometric, upper body, lower body, and core.
December 8, 201312 yr Yes. Most things I've read said anything over 5mg per day is a waste and could cause kidney issues. I try to stick to the 5mg per day and if I'm seeing gains I figure it's working. I need to correct my post, should have said 5g not mg.
December 10, 201312 yr Did a fun one tonight....15 min running clock, row 2000 meters, when finished use remaining time for max double unders. Score is number of DUs.
December 10, 201312 yr Thanks. It was tough for a while but I've gotten in a groove. My losses have been: 7, 1.5, 4, 4, and 4.5. Most proud of the 4.5 during thanksgiving week. 4 more this week for a total of 25. One more week in contest. Originally I wanted to lose 20 but I am hoping for 30 now.
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