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07-11.-2006, 04:22 AM

#91

azdroptop

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Re: Project Creatine

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Originally Posted by visual_infinity

Are we supposed to have 5 grams of creatine? I bought a 500g btch of creatine from www.zipvit.co.uk - the cheapest in vitamins and suplements, and it says in the first five days of use you take so many heaped spoonfuls per day,then after that one per day before training, but when i weigh a heaped spoonful, it is only about 2g, so what is the correct dose?? I did read tht the dosage of creatine from another firm was 5g per day, which is the most accurate???

Jonathan

Research has disproved the notion that a person needs to 'load' creatine. The same results were seen when 5g were taken a day through out vs. taking more than 5g a day. As a former bodybuilder turned cyclist I honestly can not see in any way shape or form how creatine would be beneficial. It puts on way too much weight.

07-11.-2006, 11:16 PM

#92

jamesstout

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Re: Project Creatine

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Originally Posted by azdroptop

It puts on way too much weight.

im a climber an dif ound it helps i was at 64 kilos and 190cm tall so i needed extra mass also my bf was too low it helpsed me on power climbs and allows me to spin better it also seems to help with recovery.

what do you guys reccomend for recovery curenlty i do whey protein +bannana and cereal and dry fruit.

08-11.-2006, 12:13 AM

#93

Billsworld

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Re: Project Creatine

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Originally Posted by jamesstout

I doubt creatine did any of that, unless the climbs were hill sprints with complete recovery. Your recovery methods look sound

08-11.-2006, 05:35 AM	#94
spinner32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 62	Re: Project Creatine I agree with the notion that creatine will do little to nothing for your cycling ability. I have been considering training with creatine (ethyl ester, not monohydrate) in the off season to improve workout performance during the strength phases of my training. After some fairly substantial research, however, I've found that it will likely do nothing but put a hole in your wallet. Obviously over long hauls and steady ascents, creatine won't help at all. The debate has been largely over its use as a supplement for sprints and track races. Here is a link to one of many studies that have put the "creatine for sprinting" myth to bed: http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3483434 I have a feeling good ol' proper nutrition will probably do more for you than loading with creatine.

08-11.-2006, 06:38 AM

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Billsworld

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Re: Project Creatine

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Originally Posted by spinner32

I agree with the notion that creatine will do little to nothing for your cycling ability. I have been considering training with creatine (ethyl ester, not monohydrate) in the off season to improve workout performance during the strength phases of my training. After some fairly substantial research, however, I've found that it will likely do nothing but put a hole in your wallet.

Obviously over long hauls and steady ascents, creatine won't help at all. The debate has been largely over its use as a supplement for sprints and track races.

Here is a link to one of many studies that have put the "creatine for sprinting" myth to bed:
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3483434

I have a feeling good ol' proper nutrition will probably do more for you than loading with creatine.

I honestly think that creatine helps my gym work. I have benched 360 , Deadlifted 575, and squated 600 at 198 lbs. I dont know if it helps sprinting, but would stay away from it if endurance cycling is your thing. Just my opinion....... If I were to use creatine(and I do for certain periods of time) I would look into "cell tech" It is mixed with maltodextrine and other crap to make it work well. Its also a rip off price wise, but as I said it works well.

08-11.-2006, 09:04 AM	#96
spinner32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 62	Re: Project Creatine No doubt as to creatine's effectiveness in power lifting, as it aids in the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for use in cellular work. I've seen some pretty amazing results from creatine supplementation in bodybuilders. As you said though, endurance cyclists just don't stand to gain much from it - even over short, high-intensity exertions - and there are studies out there that prove it.

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