01-12-2004, 11:48 PM
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Location: Orange County, California
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Originally posted by H12
1) Assuming I drink the proper amount of water, I will NOT cramp up?
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Correct.
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2) For my situation (b-ball player, weight-lifter, 6'1 and about 170 pounds), about how much water would I need to have to ensure I don't cramp?
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You should be drinking a ton of water anyway because it is good for you  . Aside from that, when taking creatine make sure you are drinking at least a gallon a day. And AVOID caffeine as much as possible. Studies are finding that it reduces the effect of the creatine.
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3) Do I need to take it daily, right after work-outs, with food, or what?
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It will have direction on the bottle. You will take it in cycles. One month on, 1-2 weeks off is the common cycle. When starting it, you go through a loading phase in which you saturate your muscles with it taking around 5 servings a day. After the loading phase, you will take usually 1 serving 30 mins before working out and then 1 serving immediately after. Make sure you get micronized because it is better than monohydrate in that you wont get the upset stomach, it is faster absorbed into the body, and is more efficient as well.
I'm sure you've noticed, but I'm new to supplements; my friend's experiences and the store owner's recommendations are my only guide, although I have some knowledge of carbs and proteins...apparantly not enough since I bought Endurox though, heh. [/QUOTE] |
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