How to Use Creatine
Creatine is a naturally occuring chemical in the body. However, we usually don't have enough of it when it comes to building muscles intensely. Therefore, you should consider taking a supplement when weight lifting.
Creatine comes in several forms, but powder seems to be the most effective. Normally, you need to go through a cycle - which varies according to the type of creatine you are taking.
Phase 1 - Loading your Muscles - 20g a day, (split into 5g four times a day), for 5 days. This is when you top your muscles up to maximum levels.
Phase 2 - Maintenence - 5g a day. This keeps your muscles topped up . Can last up to 10 weeks.
Phase 3 - Break - none for two weeks.
Then start again at phase one.
You must be doing weight training for it to be effective, and you may consider also taking weight-gain formula at the same time. Doing this, you should see impressive gains.
Creatine is generally safe, providing you drink lots of water and stop if you suffer negative side effects. |
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