subject: Creatine For Muscle Strength And Endurance [print this page] Creatine has been proven to be one of the best supplements for strength training, muscle building, and fat loss. Creatine is a nutrient that is naturally produced in our bodies. It is used to supply energy to the muscles. Creatine is produced in the liver, the kidneys, and the pancreas and is transported through the bloodstream to the muscles. Once it reaches the muscles, it is then converted in to creatine phosphate, which is used to replenish adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the muscles' ultimate fuel source.
There are many effects that creatine has on the body that can be beneficial:
-When creatine is stored inside the cell it attracts water from outside of the cell, making the cell larger. This then may increase strength and give the muscles a more "complete" look.
-Creatine helps muscles achieve a faster recovery between sets. It does this by enhancing ATP production.
-It gives your muscles more of a "pumped up" look and feel during workouts.
There has not been any proof of adverse effects reported in creatine studies!!! NONE!!! Creatine is completely harmless and has been proven to be very safe. However, it's only safe if the dosage directions are followed. It is not very wise to overdose with this supplement, as it will cause extreme discomfort in the body.
When using creatine, there are many cycling strategies that can be tried. Here are some cycling tips to help get you going:
-Stay at a maintenance phase but reload once every six weeks.
-Load for a week, stay on maintenance for six weeks, then stop completely for another two to three weeks.
-The loading phase is not required when using creatine, but it is great for quick muscle saturation.
-Space dosing so that each dose is about three to four hours apart. This keeps you from experiencing stomach discomfort.
So creatine is one of the best and most efficient supplements to use with strength training. It helps increase muscle energy, increase endurance, and increase muscular growth. It has no negative side effects so it is completely safe to use.
