Six weeks into trialling creatine for the first time, here are my experiences: 1. Reduced general fatigue: noticeable improvement in general energy levels, particularly in recovering from longer / harder rides 2. Reduced on-the-bike fatigue: the last half hour of long rides seem easier, and the legs don't find longer climbs as taxing 3. Short-sharp efforts (
2kg of "functional weight gain" that isn't water, what else can it be? Sure the water has some function too. I gain about the same amount when I take creatine 1.5 to 2kg.
All the benefits you have quoted mirror what I experienced going just meat and eggs. Done a couple of races where I'm in the saddle for 4 to 6 hours and don't eat
Two month into it and I can confirm this. It's the first supplement I tried that i can confirm 100% works and the gains are really tangible or "real". You can feel it and see the improvement very noticeable.
There is no special type creatine, it is all the same. Dont buy into the stuff that is special like easy to digest and other market spin, just get a plain creatine monohydrate and avoid the name brands
Two month into it and it's the first supplement I tried that i can confirm 100% works and the gains are really tangible or "real". You can feel it and see the improvement very noticeable.
Totally into Creatine for over 2 months, at my age 74 the difference in riding is remarkable. Can go stronger for longer recover quicker. Steep 10% hills are still steep 10% hills but you still have power to keep going. And recover quick at the top. Makes me pee alot as a down side, so long training rides can be a where can I stop. I am riding Peaks next yr at 75 after 174klm this yr. I am going for a finish on creatine power.
Seemed more like carbs help with the uptake of creatine into your system. Taking it without carbs may just make it less efficient to uptake but it still will.
@ Been there, mate. I have done all sorts of low-carb rubbish including full keto for more than a year. Such a waste of time. Really annoyed at myself with that stupid decision and certainly feel for those who fall for the fraud called Keto/low-carb!
Creatine gives me gout atacks. it is converted 100% to Purine as it gets metabolized which then is broken down to Uric Acid and can overload your body's ability to evacuate the excess of Uric Acid. Lots's of pain and huge pause in training. Be careful folks!
Good ol beef contains a lot of creatin, so please don't snort this concocted factory powder that also has a huge ecological footprint, but eat some nutritious beef instead, that way you can meet your protein requirements too, just saying....
I don't recall the exact numbers, but it's basically impossible to eat such amount of red meat that would equal 5g of pure creatine, even on a carnivore diet, it's more than several kilograms each day
This is horrible advice - much like a lot of the stuff she espouses. Besides questionable effects and side effects of the substance itself, virtually all creatine supplements are heavily contaminated with other substances - many of them proscribed in and out of athletic competitions. The vast majority of companies making and mixing / packaging creatine supplements also produce a lot of illegal stuff, or legal but PED. Everything is contaminated.
Just saying things doesn’t make it true. Creatine from reputable brands that are tested is definitely safe to use long term. Also effectiveness is proven although relatively small compared to proper training and fueling
BS. Yes, there was a study which could detect heavy metals in creatine powder. But its already a couple of years old now without an update and obviously it depends on the brand. As already mentioned: get your creatine from a reliable source. For Europe one example would be Creapure(produced in Germany with TÜV certification), which is sold via different brands (just check the website).
Six weeks into trialling creatine for the first time, here are my experiences:
1. Reduced general fatigue: noticeable improvement in general energy levels, particularly in recovering from longer / harder rides
2. Reduced on-the-bike fatigue: the last half hour of long rides seem easier, and the legs don't find longer climbs as taxing
3. Short-sharp efforts (
2kg of "functional weight gain" that isn't water, what else can it be? Sure the water has some function too. I gain about the same amount when I take creatine 1.5 to 2kg.
All the benefits you have quoted mirror what I experienced going just meat and eggs. Done a couple of races where I'm in the saddle for 4 to 6 hours and don't eat
This is great info, thanks for sharing.
Two month into it and I can confirm this. It's the first supplement I tried that i can confirm 100% works and the gains are really tangible or "real". You can feel it and see the improvement very noticeable.
@@Dremansworldmeat and eggs diet and riding for 4-6 hours on water 😂😂😂😂😂
There is no special type creatine, it is all the same. Dont buy into the stuff that is special like easy to digest and other market spin, just get a plain creatine monohydrate and avoid the name brands
Nice big bag from MyProtein or similar
Thanks for the advice Steph. It's something I think about periodically.
Two month into it and it's the first supplement I tried that i can confirm 100% works and the gains are really tangible or "real". You can feel it and see the improvement very noticeable.
Totally into Creatine for over 2 months, at my age 74 the difference in riding is remarkable. Can go stronger for longer recover quicker. Steep 10% hills are still steep 10% hills but you still have power to keep going. And recover quick at the top. Makes me pee alot as a down side, so long training rides can be a where can I stop. I am riding Peaks next yr at 75 after 174klm this yr. I am going for a finish on creatine power.
Cheers guys!
How about EPO?
Is that you Lance? No thanks.
If you take EPO and Creatine together dope tests will be negative))
What about HMB?
Been taking for a long while. Not gone bald and no noticeable increase in weight.
So is this what Pogacar is taking? 👀
I’m on a low carb diet. Does that mean I won’t get any benefit from taking creatine?
Low carb and cycling!? 😂
Seemed more like carbs help with the uptake of creatine into your system. Taking it without carbs may just make it less efficient to uptake but it still will.
@@JulAlxAU lol carb
@@JulAlxAU low carb and fasted rides are a great training tool. It depends on the person's goals. Don't knock it till you've tried it.
@ Been there, mate. I have done all sorts of low-carb rubbish including full keto for more than a year. Such a waste of time. Really annoyed at myself with that stupid decision and certainly feel for those who fall for the fraud called Keto/low-carb!
As creatine I can confirm I am good
Creatine gives me gout atacks. it is converted 100% to Purine as it gets metabolized which then is broken down to Uric Acid and can overload your body's ability to evacuate the excess of Uric Acid. Lots's of pain and huge pause in training. Be careful folks!
Good ol beef contains a lot of creatin, so please don't snort this concocted factory powder that also has a huge ecological footprint, but eat some nutritious beef instead, that way you can meet your protein requirements too, just saying....
Not sure about creatine, but Beef definitely has a huge ecological footprint. Just saying…
I don't recall the exact numbers, but it's basically impossible to eat such amount of red meat that would equal 5g of pure creatine, even on a carnivore diet, it's more than several kilograms each day
Mass produced creatine with a huge foot print in comparison to beef!? Oh please, hit me with some numbers! 😄
I eat 600g to 800g of beef and 3 to 8 eggs a day. Surely it should ba enough and supplementing more would be a waste of time.
Calculating by yourself is so complicated? Spoiler: it's not enough.
This is horrible advice - much like a lot of the stuff she espouses. Besides questionable effects and side effects of the substance itself, virtually all creatine supplements are heavily contaminated with other substances - many of them proscribed in and out of athletic competitions. The vast majority of companies making and mixing / packaging creatine supplements also produce a lot of illegal stuff, or legal but PED. Everything is contaminated.
Just saying things doesn’t make it true. Creatine from reputable brands that are tested is definitely safe to use long term. Also effectiveness is proven although relatively small compared to proper training and fueling
You'll need to show your sources if you're gonna make such claims.
Do you have any studies to link to back your claims?
BS. Yes, there was a study which could detect heavy metals in creatine powder. But its already a couple of years old now without an update and obviously it depends on the brand. As already mentioned: get your creatine from a reliable source. For Europe one example would be Creapure(produced in Germany with TÜV certification), which is sold via different brands (just check the website).