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Sun Tzu · 07-30-2003, 01:07 AM

It states the obvious fact that if creatine is not continued levels will drop. It indeed shows what loading does. Was there another groups of males in that study that didnt do the load but started a maintainence dose at the same time?

I try and hunt down a study I read 2 years ago, where something like mentioned was done. On a percentage scale both groups saw a performance increase but those who loaded werent outperforming those that didnt. This study casued a big commotion at the time putting on the cover of MM2000 or just MM now, FLEX, and others.

I havent seen any specific study yet the breaks down that crucial timespan of question that first to third. The true concern is if one hasnt loaded they potetnially wont be lifting the heaviest weight they could of had they loaded within the 1st week thus setting them back from they're true potential from that point on.

I just dont see three weeks being lost, but thats only my opinion. Ive tried it both ways. Ive wasted entire jars of it loading for a month (back when I though more was better) in the end and from feedback from others I wouldnt recommend to anyone unless they dont mind the $$$ to preload.

I used to be hardcore in the sense of being conerned about losing potential time. Like missing meals, or having to miss a training session (when I was in the military and sent to the field that really srewed with my head becasue I couldnt lift for 6-8 weeks) if it ever came down to worrying about a vital week or two where some potential gains could have been made. . .I justified my attitude that the FDA and DEA have deep moral dilemas of their own and sought directions that made creatine irrevelant.

Is there an address to the study you posted I'd like to read the rest of it. Thanks for the info.

07-30-2003, 01:07 AM	#31 (permalink)
Sun Tzu Conspiracy Realist Location: The Event Horizon	It states the obvious fact that if creatine is not continued levels will drop. It indeed shows what loading does. Was there another groups of males in that study that didnt do the load but started a maintainence dose at the same time? I try and hunt down a study I read 2 years ago, where something like mentioned was done. On a percentage scale both groups saw a performance increase but those who loaded werent outperforming those that didnt. This study casued a big commotion at the time putting on the cover of MM2000 or just MM now, FLEX, and others. I havent seen any specific study yet the breaks down that crucial timespan of question that first to third. The true concern is if one hasnt loaded they potetnially wont be lifting the heaviest weight they could of had they loaded within the 1st week thus setting them back from they're true potential from that point on. I just dont see three weeks being lost, but thats only my opinion. Ive tried it both ways. Ive wasted entire jars of it loading for a month (back when I though more was better) in the end and from feedback from others I wouldnt recommend to anyone unless they dont mind the $$$ to preload. I used to be hardcore in the sense of being conerned about losing potential time. Like missing meals, or having to miss a training session (when I was in the military and sent to the field that really srewed with my head becasue I couldnt lift for 6-8 weeks) if it ever came down to worrying about a vital week or two where some potential gains could have been made. . .I justified my attitude that the FDA and DEA have deep moral dilemas of their own and sought directions that made creatine irrevelant. Is there an address to the study you posted I'd like to read the rest of it. Thanks for the info. __________________ *To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.- Stephen Hawking* Last edited by Sun Tzu; 07-30-2003 at 01:10 AM..