Behind whey protein, creatine is easily the most popular muscle building supplement of the last two decades. But for such a popular product there are a massive amount of people who take this product but don't fully know what it is supposed to be doing for their body. Today's article will help you to nail down the basics.
There is a growing trend among supplement manufacturers to get so carried away in their hype that they often leave customers with no idea what their new product is actually supposed to do.
So what should you expect from this particular product?
The first thing you will notice is an increase in your explosive strength. You see, this supplement is actually a naturally occurring substance which your body uses to perform explosive strength movements such as sprinting and heavy lifting.
If you are trying to build lean muscle you may already be realizing the positives of a product like this. By having an increased amount of this within your system your ability to push out one more explosive power movement is greatly increased which, over time, will make a massive difference.
One great side effect of using this type of product is that water is pushed into the muscles, which cause them to appear fuller and larger than usual.
Most supplements have many negative side effects however this particular one is of a rare breed. However, while there are no scientifically proven negative side effects here there are several common myths which you will need to be aware of because you will undoubtedly hear them on the gym floor at some point.
One of the main myths surrounding this product is that it causes a bloated appearance. This is proven to be nonsense. While it forces water into the muscle, research shows it doesn't push water in between the muscle and the skin causing a blurry, bloated effect.
The second myth surrounding this product is that you must stop using it after two-to-three months or it becomes dangerous. Athletes use this supplement all season round and while the initial advice when this supplement first hit the market 20 years ago was to take a break, this has since been proven wrong.
When it comes to which blend is superior there are several surprising factors. Most importantly the most research points towards Monohydrate as the strongest proven source. This is seen as surprising because it is also the oldest and cheapest, but it is indeed science fact.
The final myth is that this product will make you become muscular. It will not directly make you bigger, but it will help you indirectly. Taking this product won't make you bigger but it will increase your explosive strength. So if you are going to the gym and training hard, you will find that you can go for one extra heavy rep or perhaps slip an extra few lbs onto the bar which, in turn, will make you more muscular.
So you now know the basics of what a creatine supplement is designed to do for your body. Enjoy your next workout!
There is a growing trend among supplement manufacturers to get so carried away in their hype that they often leave customers with no idea what their new product is actually supposed to do.
So what should you expect from this particular product?
The first thing you will notice is an increase in your explosive strength. You see, this supplement is actually a naturally occurring substance which your body uses to perform explosive strength movements such as sprinting and heavy lifting.
If you are trying to build lean muscle you may already be realizing the positives of a product like this. By having an increased amount of this within your system your ability to push out one more explosive power movement is greatly increased which, over time, will make a massive difference.
One great side effect of using this type of product is that water is pushed into the muscles, which cause them to appear fuller and larger than usual.
Most supplements have many negative side effects however this particular one is of a rare breed. However, while there are no scientifically proven negative side effects here there are several common myths which you will need to be aware of because you will undoubtedly hear them on the gym floor at some point.
One of the main myths surrounding this product is that it causes a bloated appearance. This is proven to be nonsense. While it forces water into the muscle, research shows it doesn't push water in between the muscle and the skin causing a blurry, bloated effect.
The second myth surrounding this product is that you must stop using it after two-to-three months or it becomes dangerous. Athletes use this supplement all season round and while the initial advice when this supplement first hit the market 20 years ago was to take a break, this has since been proven wrong.
When it comes to which blend is superior there are several surprising factors. Most importantly the most research points towards Monohydrate as the strongest proven source. This is seen as surprising because it is also the oldest and cheapest, but it is indeed science fact.
The final myth is that this product will make you become muscular. It will not directly make you bigger, but it will help you indirectly. Taking this product won't make you bigger but it will increase your explosive strength. So if you are going to the gym and training hard, you will find that you can go for one extra heavy rep or perhaps slip an extra few lbs onto the bar which, in turn, will make you more muscular.
So you now know the basics of what a creatine supplement is designed to do for your body. Enjoy your next workout!
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI is a certified Personal Trainer who helps individuals discover how to lose weight and live healthier. Watch our guide to using creatine supplements now.
No comments:
Post a Comment