In this article we feature creatine monohydrate, possibly the most popular bodybuilding supplement of all time and also one of the most misunderstood. There is so much hype and so many lies surrounding products it is easy to get lost, so today we'll clear things up for you.
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.
Let's take a quick look at the effects you will notice with this particular supplement.
The next time you do a short sprint or a big lift know that your body is actually using this naturally occurring substance to do it. That's right, it's already inside your body. This supplement is designed to help you increase your ability to perform high impact movements.
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.
It is also proven to give your muscles that fuller, rounder effect causing them to grow larger in the process. This is because water is forced into the muscle at an accelerated rate.
Usually we reserve this section of an article to discuss the negative side effects but this product has none. It does, however, have an array of misinformation surrounding it. Gym myths which have circled for years with no actual proof behind them can impact your results in a bad way so now we'll run through and dismiss the most commonly heard statements.
Easily the most commonly heard myth surrounding this product is that it causes bloating. It does not. Science has shown that while it pushes water into your muscles, it does not under any circumstances force water between your muscles and skin to cause a bloated appearance. So don't fall for that myth, because that's all it is!
We would also like to discuss the opinion that you need to stop using this after eight weeks to avoid becoming used to it. As this is a naturally occurring substance you needn't worry about this the way you would with other supplements. In fact, athletes use this all year round.
The third myth concerns which blend is the best. Believe it or not, the most proven blend is the original and cheapest - Monohydrate. In fact most trainers consider that many of these other myths were developed by supplement companies looking to sell their latest product and needing an angle on why it was superior to the last.
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.
Let's take a quick look at the effects you will notice with this particular supplement.
Enjoy today\'s video, in which Fitness Instructor Russ Howe PTI gives a complete jargon free walkthrough on how creatine works.
The next time you do a short sprint or a big lift know that your body is actually using this naturally occurring substance to do it. That's right, it's already inside your body. This supplement is designed to help you increase your ability to perform high impact movements.
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.
It is also proven to give your muscles that fuller, rounder effect causing them to grow larger in the process. This is because water is forced into the muscle at an accelerated rate.
Usually we reserve this section of an article to discuss the negative side effects but this product has none. It does, however, have an array of misinformation surrounding it. Gym myths which have circled for years with no actual proof behind them can impact your results in a bad way so now we'll run through and dismiss the most commonly heard statements.
Easily the most commonly heard myth surrounding this product is that it causes bloating. It does not. Science has shown that while it pushes water into your muscles, it does not under any circumstances force water between your muscles and skin to cause a bloated appearance. So don't fall for that myth, because that's all it is!
We would also like to discuss the opinion that you need to stop using this after eight weeks to avoid becoming used to it. As this is a naturally occurring substance you needn't worry about this the way you would with other supplements. In fact, athletes use this all year round.
The third myth concerns which blend is the best. Believe it or not, the most proven blend is the original and cheapest - Monohydrate. In fact most trainers consider that many of these other myths were developed by supplement companies looking to sell their latest product and needing an angle on why it was superior to the last.
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!
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Author: Russ Howe PTI is a certified Fitness Instructor who helps individuals discover how to lose weight and live healthier. Get our exclusive guide to taking creatine supplements next.
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