Despite being the most popular muscle building supplement of the last two decades, most creatine users don't know whether they're using the best type and in some cases what it actually does for their physique. Today we'll help you to understand both of these factors effortlessly.
Working as a personal trainer I see folks regularly getting lost in the hype of supplements. Once you learn to spot the difference between a claim (usually followed by an asterisk) and scientific facts it becomes a whole lot easier for you.
You're going to see exactly what this product is capable of doing and which blend is the most scientifically proven to work.
There is an ever-growing list of different types of this supplement out there. Most supplement companies offer Monohydrate blends, Ethyl Esther blends, Kre-Alkalyn tablets and a whole host of others. But overall they are designed with one task in mind for your body and that is increasing your overall explosive strength.
How does it actually work?
A good way to explain this is to use a sprinter as an example. If you begin sprinting flat out as hard as you can, you will feel a horrible burning sensation in your legs after approximately twenty seconds. This sensation is called Lactic Acid and is your body's way of telling you to slow down while it recovers. Basically, your natural resources of this substance have evaporated and it needs to generate some more before you can sprint again.
So it's easy to see why athletes would use this supplement as it increases their body's resources and allows them to go slightly harder or slightly longer in their event. But what about regular gym users? Why would they use it?
Think about it. If you have more of this substance in your bloodstream while you hit the gym you will notice an increase in your explosive ability. This could mean one more rep in the bench press or a new personal best weight.
This being a billion dollar industry, however, you'll find tons of different companies trying to confuse you when it comes to buying it.
You could be left now knowing which blend is superior, they all claim to be the best. The science points massively in the direction of Monohydrate. That's right, the first and cheapest option.
Even if we combined the scientific studies performed on all the other blends they wouldn't amount the the pile of studies ran on monohydrate over the years. It's been the bodybuilding industry's leading product for two decades for good reason. But in a bid to part you with your money, companies make up myths such as 'bloating' and 'water retention', both of which have been proven wrong in studies, to get you to purchase more expensive newer products.
They have to get you to go from spending $10 per month to $50, remember, so scare tactics work quite well.
Most people who get lost when trying to work out how to build muscle are suckers for hype, that's why the supplement industry is so profitable. But those who understand their training know that the basics work best even in this day and age. The same can be said for creatine supplements. If you're trying to increase your size and strength, stick to the basics to get the best results.
Working as a personal trainer I see folks regularly getting lost in the hype of supplements. Once you learn to spot the difference between a claim (usually followed by an asterisk) and scientific facts it becomes a whole lot easier for you.
You're going to see exactly what this product is capable of doing and which blend is the most scientifically proven to work.
There is an ever-growing list of different types of this supplement out there. Most supplement companies offer Monohydrate blends, Ethyl Esther blends, Kre-Alkalyn tablets and a whole host of others. But overall they are designed with one task in mind for your body and that is increasing your overall explosive strength.
How does it actually work?
A good way to explain this is to use a sprinter as an example. If you begin sprinting flat out as hard as you can, you will feel a horrible burning sensation in your legs after approximately twenty seconds. This sensation is called Lactic Acid and is your body's way of telling you to slow down while it recovers. Basically, your natural resources of this substance have evaporated and it needs to generate some more before you can sprint again.
So it's easy to see why athletes would use this supplement as it increases their body's resources and allows them to go slightly harder or slightly longer in their event. But what about regular gym users? Why would they use it?
Think about it. If you have more of this substance in your bloodstream while you hit the gym you will notice an increase in your explosive ability. This could mean one more rep in the bench press or a new personal best weight.
This being a billion dollar industry, however, you'll find tons of different companies trying to confuse you when it comes to buying it.
You could be left now knowing which blend is superior, they all claim to be the best. The science points massively in the direction of Monohydrate. That's right, the first and cheapest option.
Even if we combined the scientific studies performed on all the other blends they wouldn't amount the the pile of studies ran on monohydrate over the years. It's been the bodybuilding industry's leading product for two decades for good reason. But in a bid to part you with your money, companies make up myths such as 'bloating' and 'water retention', both of which have been proven wrong in studies, to get you to purchase more expensive newer products.
They have to get you to go from spending $10 per month to $50, remember, so scare tactics work quite well.
Most people who get lost when trying to work out how to build muscle are suckers for hype, that's why the supplement industry is so profitable. But those who understand their training know that the basics work best even in this day and age. The same can be said for creatine supplements. If you're trying to increase your size and strength, stick to the basics to get the best results.
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About the Writer: Russ Howe PTI is a popular fitness coach. See how to build muscle with our new video guide giving the 5 principles to a more powerful body and creatine.