Baaisikilist Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 It basically aids in recovery. Replenishing what the body loses during exercise. If combined with/bonded to an ethyl ester, it can provide muscle 'pumps' whilst training, but that's of little benefit to cycling. Stop that nonsense OP, Creatine is a gateway PED...
Nicko Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Creatine won't really help with endurance like many people said, but could be beneficial on a shorter race with lots of short sprints (XCO, Enduro)... It will help allow your muscles to recover more quickly inbetween sprints (Assists regeneration of ATP). I've taken creatine a few years ago when weight training, and never experienced cramps. Could be dehydration, you should increase you fluid intake to beyond 2l a day, probably closer to 3l, but this will depend on your body mass. Edit: I see a lot of BS flying around this thread by people who seem to think they know something. I suggest the OP researches for himself, and decides whether it is beneficial... Don't even take what I've said as true. Edited October 18, 2013 by Nicko Furbz 1
'Dale Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 It...Stop that nonsense OP, Creatine is a gateway PED... What does "gateway PED" mean, MTB'?
SwissVan Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 It basically aids in recovery. Replenishing what the body loses during exercise. If combined with/bonded to an ethyl ester, it can provide muscle 'pumps' whilst training, but that's of little benefit to cycling. Stop that nonsense OP, Creatine is a gateway PED... Can you explain the highlighted bits in simple terms. lest we jump to the wrong conclusion?
Furbz Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Creatine won't really help with endurance like many people said, but could be beneficial on a shorter race with lots of short sprints (XCO, Enduro)... It will help allow your muscles to recover more quickly inbetween sprints (Assists regeneration of ATP). I've taken creatine a few years ago when weight training, and never experienced cramps. Could be dehydration, you should increase you fluid intake to beyond 2l a day, probably closer to 3l, but this will depend on your body mass. Edit: I see a lot of BS flying around this thread by people who seem to think they know something. I suggest the OP researches for himself, and decides whether it is beneficial... Don't even take what I've said as true. could not agree more! Nicko 1
Furbz Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Stop that nonsense OP, Creatine is a gateway PED... so why is it not banned?
V12man Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I thought creatine was used by body builders for building muscle mass. What would the benefit for cycling be? Nothing except to lighten the wallet.
Baaisikilist Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The gateway comment was a bit of tongue in cheek. Like Marijuana is often termed a gateway drug to 'harder' substances.The other highlighted part can be read up on here : http://buildingaleanbody.com/2011/09/creatine-ethyl-ester-vs-creatine-monohydrate-which-one-is-better/ SwissVan 1
'Dale Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The gateway comment was a bit of tongue in cheek. Like Marijuana is often termed a gateway drug to 'harder' substances.The other highlighted part can be read up on here : http://buildingaleanbody.com/2011/09/creatine-ethyl-ester-vs-creatine-monohydrate-which-one-is-better/ Oraait.Thanx!
Sawdust Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Use creatine after your workout as part of recovery. Don't use it before.
madmarc Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I've researched Creatine a bit. My take is that it won't help or improve endurance, but it will help build muscle and improve power, so if you have a low power/weight ratio, it should improve that. or am I wrong!!
Furbz Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Use creatine after your workout as part of recovery. Don't use it before. either way whats the difference? Creatine builds up in the system. if you took it every day for 2 weeks and then stopped, its effects would still be in place 10 days later.this logic is used as creatine does make you hold more water, so train on it for short hard races (XCO), and then 10 days before the race stop using to shed the water but still benefit from the creatine.its the same as caffine, stop caffine 10 days before a short event and then on the day have a double esspresso.the effects of caffine on the body are incredible.at one stage caffine was a banned substance. - something to think about...
SwissVan Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I've researched Creatine a bit. My take is that it won't help or improve endurance, but it will help build muscle and improve power, so if you have a low power/weight ratio, it should improve that. or am I wrong!! Boeta i don't know...but my gut feel is telling me to stick to that Chocolate milk drink and maybe some biltong (when i have some on hand).
Baaisikilist Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Smarties too. The green ones help with colds n flu, the reds with aches n pains and the blues with erectile dysfunction. V12man 1
SwissVan Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Smarties too. The green ones help with colds n flu, the reds with aches n pains and the blues with erectile dysfunction. MnM's?
Cav' Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Maybe you should ask the retard doc from Cape Town his advice.
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