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Hey guys, I have read through the FAQ and most of the other creatine posts but I still have a couple of questions. From what I have learned so far, creatine is mainly used for strength and will not help endurance demanding sports (maybe even have a negative effect due to the extra weight).

I'm currently training in Muay Thai and will most likely start up grappling again as well (Muay Thai primarily though). I'm looking to compete in both but at the same time I want to really work on strength as well. Right now Im 5'10, weighing 162. I want to be walking around 170 but compete at 155 in both MT and BJJ.Will this cut be possible if Im supplimenting creatine (i plan to stop taking creatine when i do cut, maybe the day before I start cutting).

Also, Ive read ON SHERDOG that the reason why strikers take creatine is to because it makes the 10th punch = 1st punch power/strength wise. How accurate is that statement?

I won't have access to a gym till jan 10. But I plan on taking creatine starting this upcoming monday. Ive never taken creatine before, so I thought it would be a good idea since I need to saturate my muscles.

What do you guys think?.. would you recommend creatine for someone concentrating on Muay thai?

Thanks. :icon_neut
 
I would recommend creatine to anyone who wants to increase muscle mass and strength and enhance athletic performance.

I started back (it's been a few years) cycling creatine on and off 4 months ago and have increased my lean muscle mass by 7lbs.

Do your research. Make sure you're cycling it properly or else you won't make the gains your looking for and you'll be wasting your money.
 
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It's a great supplement for anyone looking to gain strength. If you're going to be lifting you should take it as long as your diet is already in order. If you don't have your diet on track for size and strength gains you should focus on that first and not waste your money on any other supplements.

If you have figured out your nutrition then jump on your basic Creatine Monohydrate powder. Don't waste your money on the variations or the liquid.

Good luck!
 
Ok so I decided to start taking 2 g of creatine a day for the 2 week period that I wont be working out and then increase to 5g a day once I get back to the gym. Im planning on splitting up the intake, 2.5 g in the morning and 2.5 g with my Post workout protein shake. What do you guys think?
 
You may as well start with 5g since it works by saturation anyway. And please don't cycle it. Go off it if you need for the weight cut, but cycling is unnecessary just like "loading"
 
Thanks for the great responses guys.

Last question before I start taking this, will this interfere with my fat loss. I do want to build up a 6 pack, and thanks to exams+Christmas I lost the only 2 packs i had :(.

I found a short article online stating creatine actually helps fat loss, since it is 0 calories, 0 carbs and helps put on lean muscle which in turn helps increase metabolism. Give it a read and let me know how legit is this argument.
 
According to pro natural bodybuilder, and fitness/training guru Dr. Layne Norton, it helps. He's encouraged me to use 5g per day while trying to lose 125-150 pounds.
 
I don't think it has any metabolic pathways in helping the burning of fat, but it will increase your work load, therefor burning more calories.

And to FightStrong, good luck, stick in there mate.
 
mmafreedom said:
I don't think it has any metabolic pathways in helping the burning of fat, but it will increase your work load, therefor burning more calories.

And to FightStrong, good luck, stick in there mate.
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Thank you! I'm on my way, doing my best!
 
FightStrong said:
According to pro natural bodybuilder, and fitness/training guru Dr. Layne Norton, it helps. He's encouraged me to use 5g per day while trying to lose 125-150 pounds.
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Awesome thanks! I decided to wait another week before taking it. That way there will be a 7 day period of just creatine no work out and then Ill be back into MT and strength training. 14 days of just creatine no working out sounds unreal.

Also can someone reccomend me a few brands? Right now Im leaning towards the Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine (creapure tm).
 
No problem, hope it works well for you! As far as brand, I just like the cheapest pure Creatine Monohydrate powder I can find. Bulknutrition.com has tons of cheap creatine if you're buying a decent quantity.
 
Krudar said:
Awesome thanks! I decided to wait another week before taking it. That way there will be a 7 day period of just creatine no work out and then Ill be back into MT and strength training. 14 days of just creatine no working out sounds unreal.

Also can someone reccomend me a few brands? Right now Im leaning towards the Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine (creapure tm).
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I use that brand and have found it to be extremely effective at a great price $40 for one year.
 
copied off internet,,, interesting read


Negative Creatine Side Effects
No serious side effects from creatine have ever been recorded in research. A common misconception is that creatine is an abusive steroid-like substance that can kill you. With a little education, most people can realize the falsity of their claims.


The most common ‘negative’ side effect is an increase in water weight. An increase in water weight can make you appear to be bloated. It will look like you just got done eating Christmas dinner. And because your muscle will retain more water, they might feel softer to the touch. Your muscles will still be hard and impressive to a normal person, but after you rest for a few hours and try to flex, your muscles might not be as rock hard. There are possibly other unknown negative side effects associated with creatine, but due to a lack of research there isn’t much available.


Another negative side effect of creatine is when you get off the cycle. If you take creatine for 4 months and then stop taking it, you will notice a sharp decrease in your energy level and appearance. Your body might ‘deflate’ slightly as you lose the excess water weight.



Positive Creatine Side Effects
Now onto the good stuff. Do you ever feel fatigued or tired? Do you wake up and decide you don’t want to work out because you’re too tired to lift weights or go run? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions then creatine is for you. Creatine is an energy booster. It’s not like drinking coffee or an energy drink, by taking daily creatine supplements your body will get used to having more energy throughout the day, leaving you enough energy to wake up, hit the gym, and provide that boost you need to lift an additional rep.


Another positive side effect of creatine is how it will make you look bigger. I am assuming that is a look you want if you are reading this blog. When you take creatine your body retains more water, making you look fuller. It will make your chest and arms appear to be bigger because of the water in the muscles.


By taking creatine you will be able to work out longer and lift more reps than usual. This is a very positive benefit of taking the supplement. You will gain weight (some water weight but most muscle weight). If you are a skinny person now and are looking to bulk up, then it is highly recommended that you take creatine along with other supplements to help speed along the process. Not only will you increase your weight rapidly, but you will gain more confidence as you watch your body bulk up.


If you take creatine and begin experiencing any serious negative side effects (I’m talking about chest pains or something), I recommend that you stop taking it immediately and consult a physician. Overall creatine can be a very safe and productive supplement. It is one of the few out there that have little to no negative side effects.

Be sure to check out umm.edu for more information on creatine side effects and how it MAY effect your body.
 
Semi off of the main point of this thread but there's also some research that shows creatine (even in much lower does than for the muscle stamina) has some preventitive effects on some mental diseases like Alzheimers/Parkinsons etc., think there was also some anti cancer stuff too but pretty much anything semi good for you seems to help with that now.
 
Creatine tends to enhance performance most acutely for the ATP and CP energy systems (both Anaerobic Alactic); specifically, activities requiring maximum power output for durations of 10-30 seconds have shown the most improvement.

So Creatine is a solid supplement for the majority of power sport athletes.
 
Has no one on here ever try Creatine Nitrate?? It is the best Creatine out, the studies are phenomenol as well.
 
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